What is the clear liquid inside of a blister that hasnt popped yet???

Question

I played tennis for 4 hours and have this HUGe blister on my hand. It must have a good tablespoon of clear liquid in it. I am tempted to poke it with a needle and drink from it if I get thirsty in the middle of the night.

No but really, what is it and what should I do with it?

Answer 1

Most blisters caused by friction or minor burns do not require a doctor's care. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the fluid is simply absorbed. You can soothe ordinary blisters with vitamin E ointment or an aloe-based cream.
Do not puncture a blister unless it is large, painful, or likely to be further irritated. The fluid filled blister keeps the underlying skin clean which prevents infection and promotes healing.
If you have to pop it: --
Use a sterilized needle or razor blade (to sterilize it, put the point or edge in a flame until it is red hot, or rinse it in alcohol--alcohol is the better choice).
Wash the area thoroughly, then make a small hole and gently squeeze out the clear fluid.
Apply a dab of an antibiotic ointment with polymixin B and/or bacitracin to help protect against infection. Use caution with ointments that have neomycin in them because they are more likely to cause an allergic reaction.
If the fluid is white or yellow, the blister is infected and needs medical attention.
Do not remove the skin over a broken blister. The new skin underneath needs this protective cover.
Look for signs of infection to develop. These include pus drainage, red or warm skin surrounding the blister or red streaks leading away from the blister.
****The clear fluid is the body's normal serous fluid which was allowed to be sealed in over the irritated skin to prevent further skin loss and prevent the affected skin from drying out.

Answer 2

You should consult www.webmd.com to help determine what's wrong. Unless the blister is swelling, I don't think it's a good idea to puncture it for that will just lead to infection.
Best bet: consult your physician.

Answer 3

I use to pop mine but I hear that it can lead to infection. Put a bandaid over it until it pops by itself and until after it heals, to reduce the chance of infection.

Answer 4

It is poison. Go ahead and pop it with a pin so you can drain it. I guess you could drink it if you want, I can give you a beer though instead.

Answer 5

poke it on the side then squeeze out the pus or it could be water , but I don't think that I would try to suck it out.

Answer 6

I think it is blood plasma.

Answer 7

its puss and dont pop it it'll might get infected then you'll get a bigger one over it.