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.
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 13:51:46 · 9 answers · asked by lucas w 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You probably have an infection. Get to a doctor. You should be okay to wait until tomorrow, just keep it clean.
2006-08-27 13:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by Candice F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, if you really want to soak it, use an epson-salt warm water soak 3-4 times a day. But its not going to fix anything. Sounds like you have some cellulitis secondary to an infection secondary to a foriegn body in the toe. Many times, the body takes a while to start the rejection process of a foriegn body, although, it can start immediately. The presence of the "white bubble" sounds (without inspection) to be a puss filled abcess. Your doctor, an urgent care, or an ER can perform all the necessary treatments. But don't delay these treatments. You will have to have the area drained, a culture taken to determine exactly what it is, be put on an antibiotic, probably keflex, its a good one for this; and finally a tetanus shot.
2006-08-27 15:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Doc from Bangkok 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have an infection going on. you might want to go to doctor before cellulitis sets in. you may require antibiotics to clear this up. for now try epsoms salts soaks as directed. if the bump or bubble is not near the original injury you may have an ingrown nail with infection or athletes foot[if it is athletes foot you will have more than the one bubble or blister]. these are just some ideas for you should you chose not to seek medical advise. you can try a great informative website, myfootshop.com or use the links below. good luck!
2006-08-29 08:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by gina m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would at least call your doctor's office and ask to speak to the on-call physician. Most medical insurances offer an ask a nurse phone number to call, as well as major hospitals. For now, I wouldn't soak it unless the doc told you to, and if you haven't had a tetanus shot, I would think about going pretty quick - sounds like they're going to have to lance the bubble to see what it is. If there's some glass still in the cut, they'll have to remove it before it heals properly.
2006-08-27 14:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by c.grinnell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just sounds like your cut got infected. You should defintely go to a doctor to get it checked out in the near future, but you won't make it any worse by waiting till tomorrow. Just make sure you do get to a doctor soon.
2006-08-27 13:58:51 · answer #5 · answered by Archangeleon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an infection in my toe for a whole year it smelt like rotted fish it had puss and blood i just kept cutting the dead skin off i think you will be o.k for a day or two!
2006-08-27 13:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by Alucard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a serious infection is setting up in your foot, go to the doctor or risk loosing it
2006-08-27 13:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor asap, this could be a serious infection and could spread.
2006-08-27 13:56:23 · answer #8 · answered by Pookie's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chop it off
2006-08-29 15:54:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋