osing out does it mean its infected?
2006-08-26 21:28:57 · 16 answers · asked by kicks401 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
and also can an infection can only be cured by going to the doctor?
2006-08-26 21:30:30 · update #1
Yes to both questions. Just clean the wound and put some antibiotic cream on it and then a band-aid. Unless the cut is deep, then go the the doctor. You may require stitches.
2006-08-26 21:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is infected. Is it deep, how long did you have the infection? What did you cut yourself with? Ask your doctor over the phone if you need a tetanus shot? In the meantime clean it with soap and water and use oxigen peroxide or iodine from the pharmacy. You can show the cut to the pharmacist and he/she can give you best advice until you see your doc if you need to...
2006-08-26 21:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by TrueSoul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would depend on what exactly is oozing! Is it a clear fluid, or yucky puss? Or is it blood? Basically if the skin around is red and feels quite warm to touch then most likely its infected. The redness could spread fast, if it does antibiotics will be needed. Your own body may clear this by itself though. Wait and see the changes and respond if needed.
2006-08-26 21:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like an infection you need to go to a doctor or an acute care clinic and they can give you some antibiotics to take to clear it up in the mean time to keep it clean use some hydrogen perozide to keep it clean.
2006-08-26 21:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean it with clean water or 3% Hydrogen Peroxide,
Apply antibiotic cream.
Apply a band-aid
See a doctor if it takes a long time to heal or gets worse.
2006-08-26 21:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by ★Greed★ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the drainage is clear or slightly red/ pink its normal, if its thick yellowish or anything that resembles puss than yes it is infected use tripple antibiotic ointment 3 or 4 times a day.
2006-08-28 13:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by jeff loves erin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cut is really bad (deep) go to the ER or doctor. If it's not put some neosporin (sp) on it asap.
2006-08-26 21:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by she_she_kay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey are you haemophilic???
Check it out wid your doc.
in this case your blood wont get clot!!!!
ok. Now if the wound is oozing some liquid just wipe that fluid with some antiseptic lotion!!!
dont panic
dont worry
get well soon
2006-08-26 23:30:18 · answer #8 · answered by indian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is an infection and yes you need to see a doctor so they can clean it up for you. its not a DIY sorry
2006-08-26 21:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by Nicky 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check out what type of cut, if its very minor antiseptic cream or bandage should suffice, if its a big one, wash of wound, apply antiseptic cream or lotion, check out the doctor's for more results..try to be careful the next time....
2006-08-26 21:35:02 · answer #10 · answered by funkyscorpion 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋