Infected I think *trigger SI*

Minty · 22-08-2007, 06:10 PM

Silly me used a dirty instrument and cut has become very sore and is looking yellowy blacky purpley... just not nice and I can see what look like veins around it ... Bit like Frodo out of lord of the rings cut. So whats the best anti infection stuff I can get ... or do I have to go to the doctors.

inkyspider · 22-08-2007, 06:22 PM

What color are the edges of the wound?
When did you cut?
Is it hot and inflammed?

Um, in terms of anti-infection stuff. Clean the area thoroughly and put something like savlon antiseptic on it.
Is the cut in an area where it makes contact with the outside world a lot (like your hand) as that makes it easier for it to get infected.
It might be easier to put a light dressing on it.

In terms of seeing your doctor, i think that is the best thing to do, if there is anything serious they can help and if not they'll be able to ease your concerns.

Hope this is helpful,
Tabby x

Ami · 22-08-2007, 06:57 PM

I used savlon antiseptic spray for infected piercings and it worked pretty well!
It comes it a transparent blue bottle and about £2.80 too. You spray it so you dont have to touch the cut.

If nothing improves in a few days i would check it out with your doctor x

Minty · 22-08-2007, 07:10 PM

Cut start of the week edges and kind of yellow and purple and are raised yes it's hot and inflamed not in contact with outside world. I put germolene on and have been using salvon spray aswell. Should I just leave it and see don't want to go to doctors if i dont have to

inkyspider · 22-08-2007, 07:18 PM

It depends on the size of the cut and how deep it is to how serious the infection might be.
How often are you putting disinfectant on it?

Minty · 22-08-2007, 07:25 PM

Morning and night ...

klo_flo · 22-08-2007, 07:39 PM

I'm also not a first aid advisor... but have read the thread.

Infection is something that you have to be really careful about, because an infection in your blood stream can be quite nasty. You could pop along to your walk in centre, you have a choice as to whether they send your notes to your GP or not....always better to have it checked out love, and it doesn't sound to healthy.

Best of luck and please be safe rather then sorry.
Chloe x

D-liscious · 22-08-2007, 07:43 PM

hey,

it does sound to me like you may have a bad infection? how are you feeling in gerneral? have you got a temp or any flu like symptoms?

i think you really do need to get it looked at by a professional tho

hope this helps

Debbie

surprising mystery · 22-08-2007, 07:43 PM

I think you need to go to a minor injuries unit, if its out of hours for the gp surgeries. It does sound like it is infected and you have a gaping wound so it could have easily become infected because it was open. You have tried the anti-septic stuff and as it hasnt worked I strongly advise you see a dr. Infections can soon become serious, and you would have to see a dr then, maybe a few of them, so honestly its better to sort it now.

Take care xxx

Minty · 22-08-2007, 07:47 PM

I'm feeling psychically fine otherwise bit tired and headachy but not fluey. You've convinced me I'll go to the doctors tomorrow thanks all

inkyspider · 22-08-2007, 07:51 PM

I'm glad you're going to the doctors.
Let us know you're alright.

Minty · 24-08-2007, 12:37 PM

Update went to doctors and have tablets he said he was glad I came in as it could have been a lot worse. Thanks for the help

Mandimoo · 24-08-2007, 02:42 PM

well done for going, glad you're sorted now.

meganf · 24-08-2007, 10:35 PM

glad to hear you went to the doctors, good to hear that you got to it before it got too bad

klo_flo · 25-08-2007, 12:11 PM

Glad you went along... a good experience there which is good!!

Look after yourself and well done for being smart =)

Chloe xx