About five years ago I got a bad blister on the back of my heal/foot. It scarred and was fine until about 4 months ago when I hit my foot on something rather hard. The scar bruised and was very painful, but it subsided after only a few days. Since then, on 3 different occasions, I have very lightly tapped my heal on something and the area instantly bruises and the tap feels like a very sharp pain. I had it xrayed and I m told it was clear. Any thoughts?
HiT hanks for posting on ChatDoctorScars are common after a wound or blister on any part of the body including heel/foot. Scarring is a normal tissue healing process. Scar tissues like other tissues are innervated. Scar pain after an injury is due to injury or damage to the nerves that innervate the scar. The treatment of scar tissue pain after a small injury may not need medications if the pain is not too severe. I will suggest you avoid tight shoes, use protecting pads and socks, make the scar always moist when at home. Local pain medications like diclofenac gel may also help you feel better if the pain is severe. Hope my answer will help you Best regards