Its swelling quite a bit, and there is a white "bubble" in the centre. Half of my foot feels like its bruised. By the way I can't go to the doctor for atleast a couple of days. Tell me what to soak it in, or what you think it is.HELP.
2006-08-27 12:39:54 · 9 answers · asked by lucas w 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Sorry.The bottom of my toe was cut by glass like a month ago and it has been healing, and all of a sudden I have this bump/bulge thing on the top of it.My toe is really swollen, but the pain is bearable.Do I have to go to the doctor today?would it be very dangerous if I went tomorrow??
2006-08-27 13:49:24 · update #1
Hard to say. A "white bubble" could be anything from a simple blister, to an abscess that would require antibiotics.
If you think its infected, I would soak in warm salt water.
You need to see a doctor.
2006-08-27 12:46:20 · answer #1 · answered by Cheryl S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak it in Epsom Salts or Sea Salt and hot water. Salt acts as both a disinfectant and a poultice to draw out what's in the toe. If it gets worse before you see the doctor go to the hospital.
2006-08-27 12:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Sloe3D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak it in warm water and Epsom salt. Do not medicate with any antibacterial ointments as they can make it worse. Keep it as dry as possible and get to your doctor as soon as possible. He can prescribe a cream that will help it heal in a few days.
2006-08-27 12:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bubble sounds like a wart. you can flatten that with duct tape but don't do it until u see the Doctor. just try ice and a good soaking with warm water.
2006-08-27 12:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by smegalgurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, soak it and scrub it in soap and warm water, Then, Go to a local pharmacy and get a healing product and/or ask the pharmacist what you shoulds do.
2006-08-27 12:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ryry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soak it in Epsom salts and water as warm as you can stand a few times a day . put Neosporn ointment or a triple antibotic on it after soaking .
2006-08-27 12:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by porcelain65711 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the er unless you would like to have 9 toes.
2006-08-27 13:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by gemm77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell us how it got this way. Is that a blister? Bug bite? Snake bite? Did you trip and fall? Into hot, molten lava? I need more information to help you, sorry.
2006-08-27 12:43:49 · answer #8 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may have a serious infection. You need to go to the emergency room.
2006-08-27 12:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋