How to solve the plantar blisters that were worn during military training?

When people participate in military training, they usually go through various rigorous training and challenges.

These drills and challenges can enhance personal perseverance, endurance, and team spirit, but they may also cause some discomfort and injury to the body. One of the common injuries is blisters from abrasions on the feet.

Why do blisters occur?

Blisters are a common occurrence, especially after long walks or wearing ill-fitting shoes. During military training, people often need to wear military shoes, which may not be comfortable enough. This can lead to pain and discomfort in the feet, and even blisters. If you have encountered blisters on your feet during military training, most of the blisters on your feet are caused by the constant friction and pressure on the skin and tissues of your feet during long-term walking, standing, or running. Skin and tissue damage, resulting in the formation of blisters. During this process, blisters usually form due to excessive wear and irritation on the skin and tissues of the feet from constant friction and pressure. When skin and tissue are damaged, chemicals such as interstitial fluid and white blood cells are released to relieve pain and repair damage. These chemicals can make the skin and tissues more sensitive, and prone to edema and pain.

Here are some suggestions to avoid this from happening :

1. Use blister plaster: Before military training, you can use blister plaster on the parts of your feet that are prone to wear and tear. Because it is made of a hydrocolloid material, it is soft in texture and can reduce friction to reduce the formation of blisters on your feet.

2. Rest: When you experience foot pain and discomfort, it is best to stop and rest for a while. Resting and relaxing your feet can relieve pain and discomfort.

3. Ice: Put ice packs or ice cubes on your feet to relieve pain and swelling. While icing, feet can also be gently massaged to promote blood circulation and relax muscles.

4. Soak your feet before going to bed: You can put some edible vinegar when soaking your feet. It can improve the circulation of blood in your feet and soften the cuticles of your feet. It can reduce the friction between the foot skin and shoes.

5. Change socks frequently: it can reduce the moisture on the skin and reduce the formation of blisters.

5. Pay attention to diet and rest: During military training, pay attention to diet and rest, which can help your body better adapt to training. Drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep and rest can help relieve foot pain and discomfort.

If blisters have developed you can:

Blisters with a diameter of less than 5mm do not need to be pierced, the skin can absorb it by itself, if it exceeds 5mm, it needs to be pierced, the operation method is as follows:

1. Preparations: blister plaster, cotton swabs, iodophor cotton swabs, disposable blood glucose needles

2. First use an iodophor cotton swab to disinfect the blister and its surroundings, then use a disposable blood glucose needle to puncture along the edge of the blister, then use a cotton swab to suck out the liquid in the blister, and then paste the blister plaster, which is made of hydrocolloid material Yes, it can provide a slightly acidic space for the wound, which is conducive to wound healing. At the same time, it can prevent the invasion of dug microorganisms and reduce the chance of wound infection. It has strong self-adhesiveness, and it is not easy to fall off even if you go to exercise.

When participating in military training, it is very important to protect the health of the feet. If you feel pain and discomfort in your feet, you should seek medical treatment and treatment in time to avoid worsening the injury and affecting military training results. At the same time, it is also necessary to follow the instructions and requirements of the instructor, arrange the training plan reasonably, and ensure that the body gets sufficient rest and recovery.

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