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I got this wound three days ago and I’m worried that it’s infected.![Name: 5CCC53DE-FE6C-4821-B7FE-872FD07EB191.jpg.jpeg
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(Original post by Skyewoods)
Talk to a doctor. Not tsr
Talk to a doctor. Not tsr
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(Original post by Anonymous)
yes its practically gangrene...
yes its practically gangrene...
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(Original post by Glassapple)
It's not infected. It's not swollen, it's not angrily red and it's not green or yellow. You can see some of the tissue in the middle-right is actively healing as the sides are joining up. Keep it clean and eat well for the next few days; nutrition is very important for wound healing.
It's not infected. It's not swollen, it's not angrily red and it's not green or yellow. You can see some of the tissue in the middle-right is actively healing as the sides are joining up. Keep it clean and eat well for the next few days; nutrition is very important for wound healing.
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Edit: Sometimes a wound can itch as well whilst it heals so don’t be alarmed if that happens; tends to be at the scabby stage when the scab is falling off and more of a brown colour.
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Put some Savlon or equivalent and be sure to wash it with soap and water a couple times a day. You're not going to die.
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#10
A bit of something like germoline should help keep it nice and not infected. Pop into a pharmacy if you're worried so they can take a look.
This link may also help:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/
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(Original post by ecolier)
While it doesn't look infected, it could still be in early stages of infection when swelling, redness, pain and heat isn't yet apparent. You will need to see someone. Dress it appropriately (sterile / as clean as possible).
While it doesn't look infected, it could still be in early stages of infection when swelling, redness, pain and heat isn't yet apparent. You will need to see someone. Dress it appropriately (sterile / as clean as possible).
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(Original post by ecolier)
While it doesn't look infected, it could still be in early stages of infection when swelling, redness, pain and heat isn't yet apparent. You will need to see someone. Dress it appropriately (sterile / as clean as possible).
While it doesn't look infected, it could still be in early stages of infection when swelling, redness, pain and heat isn't yet apparent. You will need to see someone. Dress it appropriately (sterile / as clean as possible).
If you're someone medical you shouldn't be advising the OP to waste everyone's time. You should know it's very clearly not infected, stop worrying them.
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(Original post by ecolier)
I should know? How should I know?! I have got a picture to look at, taken probably with a phone. How is that sufficient? Has a history been taken? How do you know how the wound was acquired?
The GMC has strongly discouraged us to diagnose online. It's nice to be a layman and shout big words saying it's not infected - after all it won't be your head on the line when something bad happens.
I should know? How should I know?! I have got a picture to look at, taken probably with a phone. How is that sufficient? Has a history been taken? How do you know how the wound was acquired?
The GMC has strongly discouraged us to diagnose online. It's nice to be a layman and shout big words saying it's not infected - after all it won't be your head on the line when something bad happens.
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(Original post by ecolier)
Since when have I asked the OP to go to A&E? Way to put words into people's mouths! Are you thinking about being a politician?
This is an open forum, I can post where I want. If this is not the advice you want to hear then go elsewhere. I am here to rectify incorrect advice that are dished out on these forums, and this thread is a prime example.
Since when have I asked the OP to go to A&E? Way to put words into people's mouths! Are you thinking about being a politician?
This is an open forum, I can post where I want. If this is not the advice you want to hear then go elsewhere. I am here to rectify incorrect advice that are dished out on these forums, and this thread is a prime example.
Yes you can post where you want, but you're not doing yourself any favours by going into overdrive about a small cut and worrying the OP who has already stated they have health anxiety.
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(Original post by ecolier)
Since when have I asked the OP to go to A&E? Way to put words into people's mouths! Are you thinking about being a politician?
This is an open forum, I can post where I want. If this is not the advice you want to hear then go elsewhere. I am here to rectify incorrect advice that are dished out on these forums, and this thread is a prime example.
Since when have I asked the OP to go to A&E? Way to put words into people's mouths! Are you thinking about being a politician?
This is an open forum, I can post where I want. If this is not the advice you want to hear then go elsewhere. I am here to rectify incorrect advice that are dished out on these forums, and this thread is a prime example.
Yes you can post where you want, but you're not doing yourself any favours by going into overdrive about a small cut and worrying the OP who has already stated they have health anxiety.
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(Original post by ecolier)
Yes, so how do you know I am not advocating the pharmacist? Practice nurse? Stop trying to put words into people's mouths. If the OP is worried of course they should see someone, no one knows the reason why they are worried. And we still don't know how the wound was acquired - if it's from something dirty of course they should be worried. Which is why someone needs to take a history.
Also why did you single me out? There was someone above who also asked OP to talk to a doctor. Why not quote them too?!
Why are you posting twice, once as anon and once as yourself? You are not doing yourself any favours doing that. I'm out of this thread because I'm sick of arguing. I'm here to help not get into a fight with random people disagreeing with me. OP if you want any further information feel free to PM me.
Yes, so how do you know I am not advocating the pharmacist? Practice nurse? Stop trying to put words into people's mouths. If the OP is worried of course they should see someone, no one knows the reason why they are worried. And we still don't know how the wound was acquired - if it's from something dirty of course they should be worried. Which is why someone needs to take a history.
Also why did you single me out? There was someone above who also asked OP to talk to a doctor. Why not quote them too?!
Why are you posting twice, once as anon and once as yourself? You are not doing yourself any favours doing that. I'm out of this thread because I'm sick of arguing. I'm here to help not get into a fight with random people disagreeing with me. OP if you want any further information feel free to PM me.
I see you have repeatedly ignored my point that there is a reason information about how to treat minor cuts and grazes at home without medical intervention is released to the public.
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Wrap it in cling film and a thin layer of coconut oil for no longer than an hour and a half if you’re worried. It draws the infection out of the wound.
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(Original post by LaurenAlysArtist)
Wrap it in cling film and a thin layer of coconut oil for no longer than an hour and a half if you’re worried. It draws the infection out of the wound.
Wrap it in cling film and a thin layer of coconut oil for no longer than an hour and a half if you’re worried. It draws the infection out of the wound.
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