Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Health Question?)

i recently had a blister on the interior part of my ...
Sent to Health Experts May 20 02:03 AM

i recently had a blister on the interior part of my big toe. It appears to have become infected so my PCP gave me an antibiotic however the toe feels like it is not receving enough blood flow or in the mornings it feels as if all the blood in my body is rushing into that toe. It looks almost a deep purple color around the entire toe from the infected area to the bottom of the big toe. I do not have pain in the foot just the affected toe. However in the middle of the night I awaken with the same feeling of lack of blood flow. I am concerned that there is something more than a simple infection causing this. I would appreciate your counsel.

 

Optional Information:
Male, Age: 44, Massachusetts

Already Tried:
elevating foot, antibiotic cream, wrapping and oral antibiotic

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $15
Info Request
May 20 2:11 AM (8 minutes and 1 second later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark
Hi,

Welcome to justanswer.com

Do you have any history of diabetes ?
Any other systemic illness ?
Duration of symptoms ?
Are your symptoms improving with antibiotic ?
Any swelling in the foot ,leg ?
Picture
Dr Anil Kumar -- General Physician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 719 Health Accepts
M.B.B.S ( Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery )
Reply
May 20 2:16 AM (4 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr Anil Kumar's Post: I don't have a history of diabetes and my glucose count is 102 from a recent test. There is no swelling in the leg but the foot does swell a little in the AM when I first become active. I am HIV negative and have no other systemic illness. symptoms have been about two weeks. antibiotics don't seem to be helping clear up the area that looks infected. There is a deep black/purple area in the most sensitive part of the sore. It doesn't appear to be blood because i have bandaged the area for comfort and no blood is on the dressing when I change it.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
May 20 2:24 AM (8 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
Dear Customer (name blocked for privacy) ..

Thanks for the reply .
In my opinion since you are not improving with antibiotics you need to be seen by a specialist at a higher center or a dermatologist .
Further clinical test should be required to rule out Vasculitis with secondary infection .
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vasculitis/DS00513
Picture
Dr Anil Kumar -- General Physician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 719 Health Accepts
M.B.B.S ( Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery )
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Online Health Advice