General Medical Question - Urgent - What's this?

Lilybet · 18-07-2007, 03:41 PM

I've recently cut, I'm not sure how deep (not very deep) , but after I cut there were these yellowy/whitey bubble like things in the cut, near the surface. I'm just wondering what they are as I've never had this before. Is it anything to worry about? Thanks.

Lily
xx

~KemicalRain~ · 18-07-2007, 04:30 PM

white dots i do believe those could be fat i think so dont hold me to it but tht means its quite deep and you should get it looked at sorry if that is wrong sorry

Bitter_Angel · 18-07-2007, 05:19 PM

Yes it does sound like you are cutting into a layer of fat.
please take care, what does not feel deep to you may be deep by other peoples standards.Those types of wound are also more prone to infection.

take care
Kim

Lilybet · 18-07-2007, 05:27 PM

Thank you both, but it's kind of like when I cut, it was gaping and it was as if there was a 'trench' there, but now there are biggish bubbles that have almost filled up that trench. Does that make sense? Is that still fat or is something else going on?

Also will I be alright taking care of it myself? Cos I mean it's not a huge cut or anything. And I really don't want to have to go to a hospital. Thanks again.

Lily
xx

Dan · 18-07-2007, 05:29 PM

Could you estimate the depth? I'm not sure if that's tip sharing or not, but that does sound like fat. Hmm.. It might be an idea to PM Kim with the depth etc.

Lilybet · 18-07-2007, 05:33 PM

I really don't know how deep it is (obviously I'm not going to say here) but is it right that usually a cut is as deep as it is wide? Or did I make that up in my head? - I'm sure I've read that somewhere.

Dan · 18-07-2007, 05:45 PM

I'm not entirley sure, but if it's gaping and there's a white bubble like thing, i'm pretty sure that's a fat bubble (Obviously don't hold that to me, High school first aid course, so i know nothing, BUT... I'd get it checked out at the first sign of infection obviously, and if it looks like it needs stiches or anything like that.) Take care of yourself, hope it's ok x.

Starburst · 18-07-2007, 05:58 PM

Yes I think it's fat.
Mine needed stitching.
You should get checked out

Bitter_Angel · 18-07-2007, 08:39 PM

Yes that is still fat in the wound. Geneally speaking any wound which is gaping should be seen by a qualified medical person in order to determine the best course of treatment for it. However, most hospitals generally wont stitch a wound which i more than 12 hours old. Steri strips can be used up to 24 hours after a woud has been made.

You could maybe get it checked at your local walk in centre.

If you decide to treat it at home, please be careful and wach out for signs of infection. Washthe wound with warm water to begin with. Then apply plenty o antibacterial cream to a non stick dressing. Use some tubi grip to hold it all in place. Change the dressing once to twice a ay and apply more cream each time.

Look out for an increased amount of pain, redness or swellingto the wound.Green discharge and skin which is warm to touch surrounding the wound. These would indicate an infection which must be treated as soon as possible.

Take care
Kim

Lilybet · 18-07-2007, 08:59 PM

Thank you everyone! I plucked up the courage to tell my mum and she and my dad took me to the local walk in centre. I was petrified of the reaction I might get as I've never had treatment for wounds before. But they were really nice. There were two of them and they asked me about the support I get and said I should have a number to call when I feel like hurting myself. They glued and steri-stripped it and said to come in tomorrow afternoon to check that it's holding it together. So I'm glad I asked you guys what was up. So thank you again. :) Take care.

Lily
xx

Starburst · 18-07-2007, 09:32 PM

That's really great that you had the courage to tell your parents.
That is a huge, massive achievement.

Take good care of yourself.