I was paintballing a couple days ago, and I got shot in the back. Now, it is the big welt... I think it is infected, its all green, and it hurts realllly bad...
2006-11-21 07:08:50 · 9 answers · asked by Zach S 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Nah, was yellow paintballs.
2006-11-21 07:20:32 · update #1
I paintball with my husband, And your welt should be in no way green!! Unless you didnt clean off all the paintball when it hit, It should be only red slightly swollen and then within 2 days become a bruise. But if its green and hurts bad you need to see a doctor cause that is NOT normal..
2006-11-21 07:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Alexis221 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it broke the skin, it could possibly be infected. It may just be bruised pretty bad. I think it takes a little longer then 2 days for it to get infected but make sure you wash the area really good with anti-bacterial soap several times a day and keep an eye on it. This reminds me of my favorite Christmas movie "A Christmas Story"....."You'll shoot your eye out with that thing!"
2006-11-21 07:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mustang Sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad bruises often turn weird colours like purple and green as they're healing. The only way it could have gotten infected is if the skin was broken. If you're concerned about it, see a doctor.
2006-11-21 07:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak in a clean bathtub for awhile and have someone apply bacitracin (neosporin) on it when you get out, if you can't reach it. As soon as you can, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider. They may put you on an antibiotic or tell you to continue the ointment. Either way, soak it and use the ointment until then.
2006-11-21 07:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by TrixyLoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it green paint?
Try Ice then heat and take aspirin for the inflamation.
If it persists for more than 4 days go to the doctor.
2006-11-21 07:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you broke the skin I doubt it's infected. Sounds as if you have one NASTY bruise. Apply ice and take some ibuprofen. If it continues to cause you problems or if your really concerned I would contact your doctor. Good Luck!
2006-11-21 07:13:35 · answer #6 · answered by GI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's paint, go see a doctor. But before you do, ask someone to wipe the area with terpentine.
2006-11-21 07:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by rey_con_leon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the hospital it might be gain green
2006-11-21 07:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should I laugh to make you feel much betteR?
2006-11-21 07:16:00 · answer #9 · answered by ~Peace~N~Love~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋