I have a scar that i've had for a couple months, maybe 3.. just right now i noticed a pain in it, kind of a numbing pain, and it hurts when i touch it.. Its on my shoulder, and its never happened before. Also its a burn mark, where a friend of mine thought it was just hilarious to drop a match on my shoulder, yeah, i know, i know, he's an idiot, blah. THe problem is i have other burn marks from cooking accidents, and some ive had longer that this scar, and the other ones havent done this? Its imflammed and slightly swelled. and huuurts. What happened?? Whats wrong>>>
2007-02-24 16:13:44 · 9 answers · asked by Juturna 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Could be infected. If it doesn't get any better, go to a doctor.
2007-02-24 16:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jack S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When in doubt, get it checked out :) Seek emergency care if unsure how serious it is. Someone mentioned cellulitis which in medical terms (took a course in medical terminology ;) is technically an inflammation of the cells, but it's actually an infection in the cell tissue and can lead to more serious complications if not taken care of.
Can you call your doctor and ask the answering service to have him or her call you? He or she may just tell you to go to the ER, but better to be safe than sorry right.
2007-02-25 01:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very well could be infected. I would go to a doctor or at least get the pharmacist's opion on an over-the-counter med.
2007-02-25 00:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by Carina M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds infected.
2007-02-25 02:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by Roxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with them. It sounds infected. Try using Bacitraycin on it. If it doesn't clear up, see a doctor.
2007-02-25 00:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by CaleeaLu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have gotten an infection in it, you should see a doctor.
2007-02-25 00:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be infected, you should see a doctor
2007-02-25 00:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the hospital. You have an infection.
2007-02-25 00:17:52 · answer #8 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds as if you have an infection called cellulitis. please have it examined by your doctor or at a local urgent care. you may need antibiotics. this is not normal.
2007-02-25 00:16:58 · answer #9 · answered by KitKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋