Check out some precautions you can take to protect a blister and prevent it from becoming infected
Summary
A small blister, which initially seemed smaller, turned into a serious infection for Charlie Beardshall-Moore, resulting in his amputation. It is important to remember that there are specific precautions to prevent blister infections.
A little bubble was the start of a life change for Charlie Beardshall-Moore, a 24-year-old from Hull, England. What started as a simple blister on his foot, caused by wearing sneakers, turned into a serious infection that led to amputation.
In January 2021, Charlie noticed a blister on his foot after wearing sneakers. It initially seemed like a minor concern, but the rash didn’t heal, became infected and spread, causing sepsis. The news was published by the British newspaper Hull live.
This year, doctors had to take a radical step to save Charlie’s life: amputating his lower left leg. For her, the loss of her leg represents much more than a simple physical injury.
“I can’t understand how for the last three years I’ve been walking on tiptoe and then they cut off my leg. I miss being able to do things on my own. I’m a girl who likes to be independent and not be in a wheelchair, not being able to go out and do the things that 24-year-olds do,” she said.
Charlie’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of paying attention to seemingly minor problems.
There are some precautions you can take to protect a blister and prevent it from becoming infected:
- Keep the blister as clean as possible;
- Cover blisters with bandages;
- Wash your hands before touching a burst blister;
- Allow the fluid from the burst blister to drain before covering it with a bandage;
- Don’t pop a blister on your own;
- Don’t remove the skin from a burst blister;
- Don’t wear shoes or whatever caused the blister until it heals.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
