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Not Sure I’d Wound Is Infected. Had This Since XXXXXXX
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Fri, 5 Jul 2019
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Question : Not sure I’d wound is infected. Had this since XXXXXXX 25, the pink started showing on XXXXXXX 29
Brief Answer:
can pic be resent, not downloading
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The image is not coming up, it may need to be resent if possible
If pink is starting to show then it is likely healing and not becoming infected.
Increased warmth is sometimes related to the body's inflammatory response to the wound and may not signify infection.
If it is very warm however and there is a discharge or increasing tenderness or increasing swelling- you should be seen.
Diarrhea (at least 3 loose stools a day) can cause fatigue because of the loss of fluid and electrolytes. You may have a viral illness affecting the gastrointestinal tract that is causing the upset stomach and diarrhea.
In most persons the symptoms resolve after 3 to 5 days.
Replacing the fluid and electrolytes lost by using an oral hydration packet or diluted sport drink would be helpful to give you back what you may have lost.
I hope this helps
can pic be resent, not downloading
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The image is not coming up, it may need to be resent if possible
If pink is starting to show then it is likely healing and not becoming infected.
Increased warmth is sometimes related to the body's inflammatory response to the wound and may not signify infection.
If it is very warm however and there is a discharge or increasing tenderness or increasing swelling- you should be seen.
Diarrhea (at least 3 loose stools a day) can cause fatigue because of the loss of fluid and electrolytes. You may have a viral illness affecting the gastrointestinal tract that is causing the upset stomach and diarrhea.
In most persons the symptoms resolve after 3 to 5 days.
Replacing the fluid and electrolytes lost by using an oral hydration packet or diluted sport drink would be helpful to give you back what you may have lost.
I hope this helps
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello there. Thank you for your response. I have uploaded the photo again. I have pink, but there is also red after the pink. It does feel warm, but others report it isn’t when touching. Not sure. Thank you for the help
Brief Answer:
red is fine, only concern would be a yellow discharge
Detailed Answer:
HI
Red is fine as well. This also shows that there is good blood supply to the area
Of concern would be yellow discharge. Normally there may be a slight yellow tinge as the skin starts to harden but if pus is seen then this is a problem.
Most wounds heal well
I am not sure if there is a problem with the system because normally it is easy to view photos sent but I tried to view both and neither was seen
red is fine, only concern would be a yellow discharge
Detailed Answer:
HI
Red is fine as well. This also shows that there is good blood supply to the area
Of concern would be yellow discharge. Normally there may be a slight yellow tinge as the skin starts to harden but if pus is seen then this is a problem.
Most wounds heal well
I am not sure if there is a problem with the system because normally it is easy to view photos sent but I tried to view both and neither was seen
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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