SI Question - Cut really hurts for no reason

[musicmad123]

So I did this cut a few days ago, it's probably about 1, possibly 2mm wide so not deep at all. But it really, really hurts, normally it doesn't hurt like this, it doesn't look to be infected, but could it be even if it appears ok?
Thanks

[Tig]

Yes. I've had infections where I didn't have any noticeable appearances, though gradually my leg became more and more swollen around the area. This started occuring after the pain though x

[musicmad123]

Thanks, I'll keep an eye on it, doesn't seem swollen atm x

[musicmad123]

If a cut is infected do you need to go to the doctor? It's really sore and the skin around it is red, I didn't think I was sick, I don't have a temp or anything, but I just read that fatigue is a symptom and I've beeen so tired there last few days, i thought it was just depression but idk know. I am being a hypochondriac ?:p

[Tig]

No, it does sound like you are having a difficult time with this wound. Perhaps you could ring your Doctors tomorrow and see if there are any Nurse or Doctors appts? A Nurse would be able to check out the wound for you and if a Dr was needed, they would be able to arrange that. Or it might be easier to get a Drs appointment. They aren't going to mind - it's worth doing even just to put your mind at ease and to be sure. x

[musicmad123]

Yeah I might do, maybe call nhs direct see what they say, it did jsut occur to me to clean it though :L so will see how it's looking tomorrow. Thanks for the help

[Jetforce]

Take time and check out the wound care faq - to how to dress your wound and also the infections faq, whether you might have an infection or not. Just keep an eye out for it, if it has some signs of infection. If it's infected, ur best bet is to see a GP for some antibiotics to hopefully clear it u. Otherwise, you might wanna visit the nurse at ur GP to get it dressed up properly.

Feel free to PM me any q's if ur lost.

[musicmad123]

Thanks, the redness has gone down a bit and it's not so painful anymore so I guess it's ok, I don't usually bother to clean up or dress wounds, I suppose I should really

[Tig]

It is important to dress wounds, especially if they are gaping. I'd definitely check out the wound care guide if you can :) xx

[Jetforce]

Best to dress them to avoid infections from occuring, even if it's a simple non stick dressing with gauze or other water-proof dressing. Im guessing the swelling and pain is from the event from happening, after that it does settle down a bit.