there's no doubt whatsoever that my cut is infected.
can an infection clear itself up?
i'm only telling someone it's infected as a last resort.
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it was fairly deep (hit the fatty layer) and wasn't too far from an artery.
it's currently moist, green and hot.
should i be seriously worried about sepsis?
Last edited by TEAPARTY : 09-09-2011 at 07:42 PM.
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but i would reject treatment, i think i want it infected.
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While I do suggest going to the Drs, the best thing to do it keep it clean.
Get some savlon or a liquid disinfectant suitable for midwifery and bathe the wound according to the instructions on the bottle.
If the infection spreads to your blood you could get sceptaciema (sp) so it's crucial to clean it up. Wash it morning and night, cover it up during the day to prevent other bacterias getting in, after washing it at night leave it to air when you sleep - this should help a scab form and then you've got a natural protection against infection.
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but i would reject treatment, i think i want it infected.
Then why do you want first aid advice about it?
If you want treatment and it is infected then you need to go to the doctors or the nurse on Monday or use the walk in centres/out of hours GP if the infection is really bad. Check out the first aid guides for more information.
but i would reject treatment, i think i want it infected.
Okay, let us know how that goes then.
But to echo others, why post in here then?
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like i said i'm only seeking treatment as a last resort - therefore i was posting on here.
thanks for the advice and all, but you didn't answer whether infections can clear up by themselves or not?
i do think it was a bit rude of you all to say 'why post on here then' because i have my own reasons for not seeking treatment, i was only asking for advice.
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I think you have to understand that this is the First Aid forum....i.e for advice on what you can do to Look after a wound or injury before you can get proper medical advice or to enquire as to whether that treatment may be necessary. Describing what you have done and that it is infected and then saying you wouldn't get treatment anyway kind of makes this thread kind of confusing. An infection is unlikely to clear up by itself. If you want support on the emotional reasons why you don't want to get an infection treated then maybe one of the other forums like self injury would be more appropriate. If you just want to post about how 'badly' you have cut and that it is infected then maybe r+v is the way to go or alternatively there is always room 4 of chat.
people on here can be really insensitive, i don't understand why you are trying to belittle me and make me feel stupid for asking for help.
i wanted to make a rational decision based on the advice i was given.
my mind's just conflicted on what to do next, i understand that it seems pretty simple to you guys that i should get treatment, but it's really not for me and if you're going to be giving advice on this site maybe you could be a bit more empathetic.
nonetheless, thanks for the advice.
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Calm down, this is not a support forum, its for medical advice. As previously stated, the infection may not clear up, and worsen if left untreated. Its up to you whether you have it seen to. You asked for advice and it was offered. This is not a emotional support forum.
If you don't get it sorted out, and possibly get septicaemia, it's really, really horrible.
So please get the cut checked out.
You don't want to end up in intensive care.
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Hey...i would highly recommend, like others that you see your doctor asap for an course of antibiotics but also attending daily dressing on your wound to protect it from further damage and further infections.
Im not sure if you really understand what being septic or having septicaemia means. Take a look at at the infections faq page. But in laymans terms, the bacteria spreading into the bloodstream which causes infections to other parts of the body, which maybe fatal. Hope you manage to see somebody soon!
My reply explained the issues of not seeking help AND offered advice for treating the wound and clearing it up by yourself.
I was trying to be supportive in answering your question as fully as I could.
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i can understand the conflict re. getting help but if you don't seek treatment you could end up being very poorly and not having the option. i definately suggest get it looked at and see what advice they give you, they will know whether or not it can be dealt with without medical intervention.
Lots of infections won't clear up and i know it may be hard to get it seen to, but i really really hope you do. If it got really bad you could end up loosing your arm or something xx
Edit: But if you really think you can't get it seen to you could phone NHS direct, or goto boots and buy some anti-septic cream and apply that
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You absolutely should seek medical assistance for an infected wound. What do you mean by "as a last resort"? Without treatment there is a large chance the infection will spread and make you extremely unwell. This is a potentially very serious issue. It is no time to play silly buggers. Get it seen to. People are trying to help. Don't shout at them for doing the right thing.
