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Is Popping A Water Blister In A Diabetic Person Advisable?

I have water blister about size of jumbo egg I am also a diabetic. It s the weekend don t want to emergency also on oxygen. Can I pop it afraid I won t last till Monday. Don t want to be around a lot of sick people. Have water blister that s just healed a other foot thankyou
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
A jumbo egg blister, ouch! I dont know your full medical history, but based on the information you gave me, it sounds like your diabetes is advance. Diabetics with advance disease have poor wound healing. I unfortunately have taken care of many diabetic patients who have developed ulcers, skin infections, and even bone infections after popping a massive blister. Again, I dont know how bad your diabetes is, but to be safe, I strongly advice against popping your blister.

The response written above is a medical opinion, and does not substitute an evaluation by a medical professional. I cannot guarantee accuracy in my answer, especially when I cannot physically evaluate you, and do not know your past medical history, all of the medications you are on, your lifestyle habits, etc; therefore I cannot be held liable for any consequences that occur as a result of my opinion.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Vishaal Bhat's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for the question. It appears that you've been getting these blisters frequently now. Please note that these blisters are likely to get infected if hygiene is not maintained. It is also likely to be infected more often in diabetic patients due to reduced immunity.

I would recommend against breaking the blister and suggest you visit your physician for appropriate treatment.

Your dose may also need to be adjusted.
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Is Popping A Water Blister In A Diabetic Person Advisable?

A jumbo egg blister, ouch! I dont know your full medical history, but based on the information you gave me, it sounds like your diabetes is advance. Diabetics with advance disease have poor wound healing. I unfortunately have taken care of many diabetic patients who have developed ulcers, skin infections, and even bone infections after popping a massive blister. Again, I dont know how bad your diabetes is, but to be safe, I strongly advice against popping your blister. The response written above is a medical opinion, and does not substitute an evaluation by a medical professional. I cannot guarantee accuracy in my answer, especially when I cannot physically evaluate you, and do not know your past medical history, all of the medications you are on, your lifestyle habits, etc; therefore I cannot be held liable for any consequences that occur as a result of my opinion.