HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Blisters On Legs, Burst. Had Rotator Cuff Operation. Taken Water Pills. Help?

I HAD A ROTATOR CUFF OPERATION ON 1/11/2013 AND I RETAINED WATER IN MY LEGS FEET AND HANDS. MY INTERNIST PUT ME ON WATER PILLS AND POTASSIUM PILLS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WATER BLISTERS APPEARED ON MY LEFT LEG AND BURST. THEY STARTED TO HEAL BUT HAVE CONTINUED TO OOZE LIQUID. MY DOCTOR WANTS ME TO WRAP THE LEGS IN GAUZE VERY TIGHTLY BUT WHEN I DO THE LEFT LEG STILL OOZES AND NOW THERE ARE RED BUMPS ALL OVER THE LEG AND THE SKIN ON MY FOOT BROKE OPEN AND BLED. THE RIGHT LEG HAS BUMPS ON IT AND NOW THERE IS A DARK ROUGH SPOTS ON THE FOOT AND THE KNEE. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE SOME DOCTOR OUT THERE WHO CAN CURE THIS PROBLEM OR CAN YOU?
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi,

You are having severe oedema on feet, legs and hands.

Oaedema caused bullae.

Bullae ruptured at some places leading to erosins with secondary infection.

The cause of oedema should be found out.

For that you consult either physician or nephrologist.

Elevation of affected parts, antibiotics,diuretics, anti inflammatory drugs, local application of antibiotic cream..etc would be helpful.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Blister


Loading Online Doctors....
Blisters On Legs, Burst. Had Rotator Cuff Operation. Taken Water Pills. Help?

Hi, You are having severe oedema on feet, legs and hands. Oaedema caused bullae. Bullae ruptured at some places leading to erosins with secondary infection. The cause of oedema should be found out. For that you consult either physician or nephrologist. Elevation of affected parts, antibiotics,diuretics, anti inflammatory drugs, local application of antibiotic cream..etc would be helpful. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD