18 years
I have an infected wound in my hand. Should I cover it tightly? What do you recommend?
Apr 26, 2014
It should be tight before cleaning the wound with sterilized solution removing edges germs, you may need depending on the cause, a tetanus injection.
Treatment will depend on how severe the wound is, its location, the cause, and whether other areas are affected. It may also depend on your health and the length of time you have had the wound.
Wound cleaning may be done with soap and water to wash away germs and decrease the risk for infection.The wound may be rinsed with sterile water. Objects, dirt, or dead tissue from the wound will be removed with debridement (surgical cleaning). Wet bandages may be placed inside the wound and left to dry. Other wet or dry dressings may also be used. Contact your doctor, you may need a drain to clean out pus.
Antibiotics help fight or prevent an infection caused by bacteria.
NSAIDs help decrease swelling and pain or fever.
Contact your doctor and don't hesitate if:
The inside of your wound is dark or bright red.
You have more pain, redness, or swelling in your wound.
Your swelling does not go away after 5 days.
You have new drainage or a bad odor coming from the wound.
You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
Treatment will depend on how severe the wound is, its location, the cause, and whether other areas are affected. It may also depend on your health and the length of time you have had the wound.
Wound cleaning may be done with soap and water to wash away germs and decrease the risk for infection.The wound may be rinsed with sterile water. Objects, dirt, or dead tissue from the wound will be removed with debridement (surgical cleaning). Wet bandages may be placed inside the wound and left to dry. Other wet or dry dressings may also be used. Contact your doctor, you may need a drain to clean out pus.
Antibiotics help fight or prevent an infection caused by bacteria.
NSAIDs help decrease swelling and pain or fever.
Contact your doctor and don't hesitate if:
The inside of your wound is dark or bright red.
You have more pain, redness, or swelling in your wound.
Your swelling does not go away after 5 days.
You have new drainage or a bad odor coming from the wound.
You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
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