I have a large scrape on my leg. I fell running around a corner into an end table while running to my car for a fire call. i had it covered for 4 days with a large square bandaid when i took it off it SMELLED horrible and my scrape wasnt as big as the banage but the hole bandage was a yellow collor and was dampish. what is this yello stuff , why does it stink, what should i do is it infected?
2007-07-25 18:44:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony V 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
How many places did you post this - I've see 3 already. You should have been looking it every day, cleaning it gently with warm soapy water. I would followup with hydrogen peroxide to clean out the hidden stuff then put triple antibiotic and a fresh dressing. If the wound isn't red, it is probably healing, but if it turns red or you see streaks of red under the skin, get to a doctor.
I assume fire call means you are a and not photographera volunteer fireman where you should know this stuff, and I hope you have had a tetnus shot in the last 3-5 years. If not or you can't remember, see a doctor now.
2007-07-25 18:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happens most of the time, when you leave a bandage on too long. If you didn't take a shower for 4 days, it would be likely that you would not smell too appealing, lol. You should take the bandage off each day and gently cleanse it, use some peroxide to rid any bacteria, put on triple antibiotic, and replace with a fresh bandage. This should prevent any stinky scrapes in the future, hope i helped, hope you leg gets better soon!! :)
2007-07-25 19:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by bhsRUGBYplayer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What A Joke---You Call Your Self A Fireman--NOT
2007-07-25 22:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by DEATHWIND1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋