infection? *graphic*

[White Noise]

erm, I think I've got an infection... but I'm not registerd with a Dr where I live (just left home)

oh I can't check responses to this after tomorrow because I'll be back to only having the library for interenet (I'm at my parents house atm)

o.k basicly: it's not healing and I'm getting little red dots on the surrounding skin which are a bit like small blisters. I'm a bit worried about it.


I'm going to see if I can get myself registered with a Dr on Monday, I just hope I can see a GP soon.

any advice on how to deal with it?

[small light]

can I ask if it's a cut or a burn? And how long since you did it?

[Aidee]

How old is the wound?
Is there any pus?
Is it very warm to the touch?
Is there a smell around it?
Has the wound gotten bigger/deeper since it was made?

[White Noise]

I don't know when I did it, but it was before I moved away (two weeks ago). It was a puncture wound, and it's grown in size. I'm guessing it's about 3 weeks old, i'm not sure though.

There's no puss or dodgey smell. It's just gone black with a red ring around it. That, and the rash I mentioned in my first post.

[Minty]

You should have a minor unit or drop in centre near you most towns do. You can go to your gp and ask where the nearest one is or look online other wise if your really worried go to the minor injuries unit at a and e

[gottahavsweet]

you need to go to the doctor... i had an abses and it grew in size. it was huge. I think you need to find somewhere to go, especially if it is black and a rash.... go please go

[White Noise]

I do plan on going and seeing a Dr as soon as I can anyway. I just don't know how soon that'll be, is there anything else I can do inbetween now and seeing the Dr?