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How To Treat A Large Blister On The Foot Of An Elderly?

MY HUSBAND IS 82 & HAS BEEN A JUVENILE DIABETIC SINCE HE WAS 20 YRS OLD. HE DID HAVE TOES AMPUTATED YEARS AGO. HE ONLY HAS 6% BLOOD SUPPLY TO HIS FEET. HE GOT A BLISTER ON THE TOP OF HIS FOOT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. I WAS TOLD TO LET IT ALONE. TO DAY IT S THE SIZE OF A HALF A DOLLAR & ABOUT 3/4 INCHES HIGH. SHOULD I STERILE A NEEDLE & GENTLY PRICK IT. I WAS A REG. NURSE. CAN YOU HELP ME TILL I CAN GET AN APPT WITH THE DOCTOR?
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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hi mam
usually if sugar levels are uncontrolled this type of problem occurs so it's not better to pick the wound by yourself. just control the sugar levels and consult the diabetologist and check for sugar levels and then go for dressing. if you pick yourself it may lead to infection and may lead various typical severe problems. thank you.
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How To Treat A Large Blister On The Foot Of An Elderly?

hi mam usually if sugar levels are uncontrolled this type of problem occurs so it s not better to pick the wound by yourself. just control the sugar levels and consult the diabetologist and check for sugar levels and then go for dressing. if you pick yourself it may lead to infection and may lead various typical severe problems. thank you.