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walthk2002

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Afraid Cut On Foot Is Infected Posted: 11-01-05 14:41pm


3 days ago I was wearing shoes that basically rubbed a bit of skin off the back of my heel (it was a pretty deep rub, but it didn't hurt really bad). I put a bandaid on it and proceeded to walk around the whole next day. However, that night my foot was throbbing and yellowish pus was draining from the wound. Now it is tender (not throbbing) but there is a deep red area directly around the opening and still some pus comes on the bandaid. I soaked the foot in epsom salt last night and change the bandages a few times a day but i'm concerned that it may be infected. I feel a little under the weather today but am not sure if I have a fever or not. I would much rather do home treatment then deal with going to the doctor. Any advice?

singlemamma

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Posted: 04-25-08 19:45pm


I would suggest to get domeboro's salt from the pharmacy. Check your temp if you have a fever you don't have a choice you need to be seen in an ER as an infection with a fever is not good news. Soak it and let it air out as much as possible. Don't wear shoes that will keep rubbing on it either. If it doesn't get better within a day or so then you really need to be seen.

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