Question 1

can iv damage cause recurring blood blister on fingertip w pain & tenderness throughout arm? years after iv damage was done? this happens evry 6-9 mos

Accepted Answer

Not likely: IV damage to a vein in the distant past leaves a scarred vein, but wouldn't cause recurring finger tip lesions. It's best to have a physician examine the lesion when they are present and then get his or her advice after the evaluation.

Question 2

mulitple recurring blood blisters on my breasts not in any area that would be exposed to friction is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 3

should i pop my blood blister?

Accepted Answer

It may help: Sterilizing a needle by fire and piercing a blood blister may help relieve pressure and pain.  That said, if there are any questions, you should visit a medical professional.  Also, do not remove a blister entirely, as blisters can protect raw skin.

Question 4

how can  you treat a blood blister?

Accepted Answer

Leave or release: If the pressure is unbearable, clean it and a sterile needle with some alcohol and puncture it from the side to release the blood.  Do not remove the roof as this will act as a natural dressing until the skin underneath heals and pushes this dead skin off.   I recommend aquaphor and a bandage for 24 hrs after puncturing.  And do not touch it if you are diabetic and it is on your foot - get checked.

Question 5

is blood blister connected to a bite?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But they are often the result of an injury.

Question 6

what are the causes of a blood blister?

Accepted Answer

Pinch: A blood blister is a type of blister that forms when subdermal tissues and blood vessels are damaged without piercing the skin. It consists of a pool of lymph, blood and other body fluids trapped beneath the skin. If punctured, it suppurates a dark fluid.

Question 7

how can i take care of a blood blister?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Where on the body it is located.

Question 8

how long does a blood blister hurt to step on?

Accepted Answer

Variable: That would likely depend on how long it might take the fluids to resorb into the body.

Question 9

how does it take for a tiny blood blister to go away?

Accepted Answer

Time: The blister should be gone within a week. Immediately if it ruptures. Surrounding tissue could take 1-3 weeks.

Question 10

how long does it take a giant blood blister to go away?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma?: A blood blister is caused by a pinch to the skin and is rarely large. A more traumatic event will cause a hematoma, a large collection of blood.  Unlike rules about blisters if this is extremely large or doesn't start to decrease in size it may not shrink on its own breakdown of blood products may cause a bigger deeper wound.  This needs to be drained by a physician with good wound care thereafter.

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Can iv damage cause recurring blood blister on fingertip w pain & tenderness throughout arm? years after iv damage was done? this happens evry 6-9 mos

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Mulitple recurring blood blisters on my breasts not in any area that would be exposed to friction is this normal ?

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Should i pop my blood blister?

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How can you treat a blood blister?

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Is blood blister connected to a bite?

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What are the causes of a blood blister?

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How can i take care of a blood blister?

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How long does a blood blister hurt to step on?

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How does it take for a tiny blood blister to go away?

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How long does it take a giant blood blister to go away?

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