Question 1

my one foot has been swollen since may ive been to the dr 3 times and nothing they subscribe is working im also getting abscesses more frequently i have one now i soaked in epsom salt bath an today i popped it w massive amounts of pus what iswrong?

Accepted Answer

Abscess:  We don't know your medical history. But if you have a true abscess, than popping to release pus may not be adequate. Abscesses are often loculated, so each chamber needs to be broken up manually for healing to occur.  Incision and drainage by a medical professional may be required.

Question 2

i have a bump on my big toe on the right foot. it's swollen a little and a little painful. warm epsom salt soaks and advil helps. 
what could it be? i can provide pictures if necessary?

Accepted Answer

Picture: a couple of pictures from different angles in natural/outdoors lighting would be very helpful to better understand your question/ problem

Question 3

swollen feet and low potassium, sodium, electrolytes. what is the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Check renal function: This all could be a sign of acute or chronic kidney injury/ disease - check with your md!

Question 4

i think i'm having a reaction to an epsom salt bath. i am swollen all over, itchy, somewhat congested. and my skin looks somewhat flushed. ?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Take an antihistamine such as Benadryl or Claritin. Good Luck

Question 5

can you use epsom salt on a swollen wrist ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If the swelling is new onset ice would be better.  Ice stops inflammation.
Epson salts in warm water are better for old or chronic swelling due to bursitis, arthritis.

Question 6

now that i have some epsom salt (for feet), is there any benefit or harm from doing a full body soak for 15 minutes in epsom salt bath?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Epsom salt contains magnesium.  If it gets in the GI tract, it will cause diarrhea.  It is also a drying agent and may irritate "sensitive" tissue.  It is good to reduce scar tissue, stop constipation and to remove warts.

Question 7

how effective is epsom salt for normal feet pain (from walking too much, nothing serious). does it actually relieve pain or is it just for relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Along with: The warm soak, it can give relief for mild foot pain.

Question 8

i've  been constipated since december, last week i saturday i decided to drink some epsom salt and it helped a little but im constipated again. thursday i gave myself a suposetry and felt that my anus is swollen inside. can you please help me?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain : So many things come to mind. That list can be more focused with an in person examination. I often think of constipation as a poor balance of water in the colon, but can be from mineral imbalances, thyroid disease (low thyroid) . It can also be a result of a lack of relaxation from the anal muscles, emotional stress (often triggered based on past events) . See a doctor and have a good discussion

Question 9

i am 15 weeks,with severe braxton hicks.at most how many times per day i can do epsom salt feet bath?

Accepted Answer

See your OB: It's not normal to have that much pain this early in the pregnancy. You ned to talk to your OB to see what's going on. If you are having a lot of contractions,you may be dehydrated. Push fluids, especially water, and see if they go away.

Question 10

i have a glass sliver in my foot. is it safe to soak my foot in epsom salt? does ichthammol actually  work to draw the sliver out? never used before.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: iccthymol is good for drawing the stuff out of boils. It works mostly on liquid things. Glass has a way of moving around. You do not want to wait with this. It could go deeper into your foot.

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My one foot has been swollen since may ive been to the dr 3 times and nothing they subscribe is working im also getting abscesses more frequently i have one now i soaked in epsom salt bath an today i popped it w massive amounts of pus what iswrong?

A member asked:

I have a bump on my big toe on the right foot. it's swollen a little and a little painful. warm epsom salt soaks and advil helps. what could it be? i can provide pictures if necessary?

A member asked:

Swollen feet and low potassium, sodium, electrolytes. what is the diagnosis?

A member asked:

I think i'm having a reaction to an epsom salt bath. i am swollen all over, itchy, somewhat congested. and my skin looks somewhat flushed. ?

A member asked:

Can you use epsom salt on a swollen wrist ?

A member asked:

Now that i have some epsom salt (for feet), is there any benefit or harm from doing a full body soak for 15 minutes in epsom salt bath?

A member asked:

How effective is epsom salt for normal feet pain (from walking too much, nothing serious). does it actually relieve pain or is it just for relaxation?

A member asked:

I've been constipated since december, last week i saturday i decided to drink some epsom salt and it helped a little but im constipated again. thursday i gave myself a suposetry and felt that my anus is swollen inside. can you please help me?

A member asked:

I am 15 weeks,with severe braxton hicks.at most how many times per day i can do epsom salt feet bath?

A member asked:

I have a glass sliver in my foot. is it safe to soak my foot in epsom salt? does ichthammol actually work to draw the sliver out? never used before.

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