what should i do if I think my cut is infected?
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If you weren't treated by a physician when it happened now would be a good time. If you were treated but the wound has become infected you should place a call to your doctor. With a cut that deep he may order antibiotics. You could be putting yourself at risk of a deep tissue infection like cellulitis. Nothing to fool around with. If your doctor is not available I'd suggest an urgent care clinic or the emergency room.
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1. Wash daily with warm water and soap (doesn't have to be disinfectant)\n2. Change dressings at least daily or more often if draining.\n3. Warm moist compresses are beneficial. (Place a moist wash cloth in a baggie, place in microwave for about a minute, then wrap with a 2nd damp/moist towel and place over the wound.\n4. Avoid squeezing.\n5. Keep clean and covered.\n6. Keep taking antibiotic until script all gone.\n7/ checkwith your doctor if surrounding area redness, the drainage has a nasty odor or drainage or discomfort increases.
114400
definitely go and see your doc it could be an infection.
1159818
Hello:\nThis is in response to the question you posted on yahoo concerning the injury to your fingers. It sounds like you sustained what is called an "abrasion" which is simply a scrape over the skin where the top layer of skin is sheered off. It is very common and rarely will get infected unless you get it really dirty. What I would suggest is wash the area with warm soapy water, pat it dry with a paper towel and apply something like neosporin or triple antiobiotic cream, both of which you can purchase over the counter at your local drug store. Repeat this 2-3 times per day, and within a few days a nice scab will form over the traumatized area. Dont pick at the scab though. Let it fall off on its own. There is a very slim chance of an infection, but signs of an infection include warmth, redness around the area, streaking redness up your arm, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a change in your mental awareness.\nI hope this answered your question and alleviated some of the concerns you had.\nBest regards,\nWarren Shaffer, M.D.
747362
Typically you just want to keep a small abrasion clean.  Wash it several times a day, some antibacterial ointment might not be a bad idea either.  If the area gets hot or swollen or if it just doesn't look right to you, go see a doctor, and remember that any advice you get here is just a best guess seeing that none of us can actually see the wound.
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A hot or warm washrag applied to the area for 30 minutes at a time should draw the infection to the surface.  If it does come to the surface as a little white bump on top of the red bump, try opening it by gently scratching it with a fingernail.  If it doesn't come up, leave it be.  Don't put neosporin on it, as it is not an open wound and could clog the surrounding pores.  If it is there after a week without relief or any healing, or gets worse call your doctor.  Those little buggers hurt like all the world, but usually heal by themselves.
99379
It probably a nother infection Go back to the doctor
768691
Could be an infection.
324271
i agree with nitehawk on this, in addition they should be using some higher antibiotics ...maybe tazobactam with piperacillin should help..\nand local antisepsis can be maintained with plain betadine bandages or powder in case of open wounds\nthe patient also should be monitored for septicemia...cuz that can be really dangerous in this patient.
551284
Yeah get it checked out... my friend go bit and it turned out to be very serious... can't remember what it was, but she was in the hospital over night to recieve special medicine.   Good luck!
396004
It is not unusual considering you had surgery, but if you think it is infected, you need to see the doctor.
187157
If the injury is along the bite line in your cheaks, sweetiepieblonde could be correct.\n\nMore likely the injury is getting infected.  In most cases, your body's imune system will catch up to it and resolve it.  If it worsens and does not improve within 10 days you should see a doctor.
34304
Yes, see a physician. You may have an internal infection or something more serious like a disease.
50813
Sure can.  Go to your ob and have them check for a blood clot.  You could have 'old blood' behind the incision causing it to become infected.  Get this taken care of asap because it can cause toxic blood.
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I'd bet money that its got some sort of infection. I really don't think you need to go to the dr, at least not right away.\n\ni'd take a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and clean it out once a day. Then make sure you keep it dry, try adding powder. And keep your clothes off it. Don't wear anything that clings or irritates the area. And if you can let it air out.\n\nIf it persists for more then about a week, or gets really red and or swollen, i'd go to the dr.
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redness/ swollen/ pain.....\n   I use a mix of    \n\n    1 cup of warm water\n    1 cap of iodine or mecuricrome\n     1 cap of peroxide.\n   dab on the infected area....\nyou can use them individually on the skin [cuts]  \n       use a cotton ball to dab it on a few times per day...\nit does fuzz up a bit.. I make mine and put it in a small baby jar or small bottle and keep it for emergencies...\n      check with pharmacy and see what they say for you to do...this mix has always worked for me....\ndo not use around face!\n just around   arms,legs, hands....\nif you get a cut that seems to be getting infected or red\nhave it looked at by a doctor..
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You should really go see your doctor.\nYou could have an infection.