i'm always on my feet and can never get any rest so both my feet are covered in hard skin, blisters and broken skin. i've popped all the blisters but my feet just bleed all the time and now one of my toes have turned black! they're really sore and ache all the time. what can i do before they drop off!
2007-04-20 11:23:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Please see your doctor or a podiatrist. A black toe is not a good thing - a really bad infection can set in.
You need to get better shoes & socks as well as a check up to make sure there's nothing else going on to cause your foot problems.
2007-04-20 11:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, a black toe is a medical emergency. Especially, if you have any underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. Generalizing it sounds like you have multiple problems going on with your feet. The hard skin (callous) needs to be debrided down (hopefully from a doctor such as a podiatrist) and then you will need to apply a skin softener and or get some orthotics (also from your foot doc) to relieve the pressure points that are causing the blisters and callous formation. As for the blisters try not to pop them if possible. I know they are painful but if you do pop them do NOT de-roof (get rid of the skin covering the blisters) them. Clean your feet daily, dry between your toes, apply some gauze over the blistered area (you can apply an antibiotic cream if you wish) and wear cotton socks. You may also be suffering from a bad case of athlete's foot. A visit to the foot doc. seems to be the best advice that can be given with the multiple foot problems you are having. Good luck!
2007-04-20 22:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Steve B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First bathe them in a bowl of hot water then cold water and get someone to massage them for you. Dry your feet and apply some moisturiser to them.
Next week pamper yourself and go and see a chiropodist. I did a few months ago (first time ever and I'm a grandmother) I indulged myself. It was sheer bliss.
You need to take care of your feet especially if you are on them a lot.
My father had feet that bled constantly turned out he had Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Yes and it sounds as you could do with investing in a decent pair of shoes, not cheap rubbish but a good leather pair.
2007-04-20 11:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear comfier shoes that fit really nicely, with room in the toes. You can buy inserts to help with them being sore, and get a pedicure every once in a while!
2007-04-20 11:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anniekd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a mess! My feet have never been that bad but I used 'fix a foot` from any local chemists, worked a treat...Seriously within 2 weeks my feet were back to normal....
2007-04-20 11:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, maybe soak them in warm water for a while while you read, or take a bath and just sit there and dip them in. You might want to stay off them for a while, and put some lotion on them.
If it keeps up, go see a doctor.
2007-04-20 11:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try soaking them in hot water with Epsom salts .
There are other foot baths you can use Lavender , thyme etc
Get a book on aromatherapy and see your options
2007-04-21 00:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you should check with your doctor. I'd recoment maybe a foot massage and then some lotion to put on them every night. Hope this advice works
-Carly
2007-04-20 11:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by CarlyKaykay123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soak daily in salt water, when they're soft with the water, rub gently with a pumice stone, moisturise your feet after drying, they feel so much better, leave them bare so they can breath when indoors as much as possible
2007-04-20 11:28:21 · answer #9 · answered by chakra girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a mummy that may be erotic. LOL
go see a chiropodist quick.
2007-04-20 11:29:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋