Bruise or busted artery of heel?!

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Most likely it is either a bruise or a blood blister. Apply a cold compress after an injury to help alleviate swelling, slow blood leakage and prevent bruising. Wrap a few ice cubes in a damp wash cloth or small towel and apply the compress to the injured area for about 10 minutes.

Raise the injured area above your heart to help stop the bleeding and alleviate pressure. For example, a blister on the foot can be elevated by laying on a bed and placing your foot on a few pillows.

Reduce swelling. Epsom salt relaxes sore muscles and soothes injured skin, but it is also a great way to ease swelling. Depending on where your blister is, you can fill a large bucket or bathtub with warm water and soak the area for about 15 minutes. Use 1/4 cup of Epsom salt for each gallon of water.

Cover the blood blister. To avoid unintentionally popping a blood blister, protect it during your daily activities. If the blood blister is under constant pressure, protect it by using a strip of second skin and medical tape. The second skin will act as a temporary barrier and help speed the healing process.

Protect a broken blood blister. In the case that your blood blister does break, immediately rinse the area with soap and water. Apply a thin layer of antibacterial ointment like Neosporin and cover the open blister with a bandage. Continue to wash and reapply a clean bandage every four hours for a day or two.

Watch for signs of infection. If your blood blister isn't healing, seems to be getting worse or becomes more painful, it may be infected. Symptoms of infection may include fever, upset stomach, localized pain, red lines extending from the affected area and lesions. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

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