Superfical cut on thumb VERY Swollen!! Please help?!
Question: Superfical cut on thumb VERY Swollen!! Please help.?
hi, i have two minor cut on my thumb. THe issue is, I was cleaning out my fridge and found something from tahnksgiving....that was nothing but a scary moldy mess. I was soaking it in water and used my hand to get it out, and then cleaned it. My thumb was complety immersed in this moldy mess, I awoke the enst day to pain and noticialbe swelling in my thumb, now today TWO days later, I ahve a sausage thumb. Is this something to worry about.? Or should I just let it die down.?Health Question & Answer
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your body has more bacteria on it than the population of the usa.when you get a cut it's invasion time.chances are you got staph or streptococcus infection.you need to soak it and maybe antibiotics. maybe because if you have a strong immune system sometimes you can fight it off with soaks.now do these soaks 3 times per day in warm water and add 2 tsp. of table salt.that will at least get rid of the pus and scabs..it should improve 24-48 hours.and be less swollen and tender.by 48 hours.you can take tylenol or your favorite over the counter pain reliever.now if it doesn't improve in the 24 hour period you will need the antibiotic from your doctor.my advice next time you clean out the frig or stove wear those ugly yellow gloves.that will keep your hands nice and prevent bacteria from getting under your nails.hang in thereHealth Question & Answer
umm i would definitely recommend going to the doctor, you could've exposed yourself to extremely harmful bacteria which could cause you to lose your finger. Don't take any chances.Health Question & Answer