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Belt 11-06-2007 09:21 PM

I think?
 
All of my cuts at maybe a couple of mm's deep and wide have become very pussy & weepy. Anything I can do help that? Last time I thought I was infected I went to see the doctor and she said nothing was wrong!

inkyspider 11-06-2007 09:24 PM

Well it does sound infected to me.
Have you got any antiseptic cream you can put on it?

Bitter_Angel 11-06-2007 09:45 PM

Ok, some wounds when closing can give off a clear fluid as part of their healing process. However, you do still need to rule out infection. Can you answer a few more questions for me please.
What colour is the pus?
Is the area around the wound hot to touch?
Is there any redness or swelling?
Is there an increased amount of pain?

Thanks
Kim
First Aid Advisor

meganf 11-06-2007 10:02 PM

sound like u hv infection, which is not good. if it is giving off puss then i would go and get it checked.
if is is really red then i could be a bad sign.
keep cleanin it and keep and eye on it

Belt 11-06-2007 10:04 PM

There is definately redness and swelling-and the puss is a dark yellow-ew.
I was told that it didn't matter unless they were hot to the touch-and these arent

Guardian angel 11-06-2007 10:53 PM

Robyn is there any red lines (known as tracking) going up the inside of your arm from the site of the wound ? It almost certainly sounds like a low grade infection and you will need to see your GP to get some antibiotics, how long have you had the symptoms IE: the puss and swelling?

Belt 11-06-2007 11:27 PM

I can't really see tracks-it's a little covered. A couple of days only since it's been like this.

Bitter_Angel 12-06-2007 12:45 AM

How do you mean its covered? Can you remove whats coverin it and have a look?

Just to clear it up, not all infections are hot to touch.
The redness and swelling together with the pus are indicators that it may be infected.
It would be hard to say for certain without seeing the wound, but I will try to advise you best I can.. So the more details the better.


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