Infection

[Lily Kym]

 :help:

I know signs of infection for my usual self harms but I'm wondering what to look for on my breast

I cut it open to remove the lump that was in it . Used steris for ages cos they kept splitting and weren't holding it shut

But it smells and hurts all way inside more now

I clean it with salt water so it shouldn't be infected?

[Rob]

If it's got an odour, you need it treating professionally - the sooner the better.

[Lily Kym]

Thank you Rob. I'm off on Wednesday and need to call doc about results of my 24hr BP test so I'll mention it then I guess. Kind of hoping it will go away on it's own.

[Lily Kym]

Thank you xx

When they checked it before 24hr monitor started it was 160 over 106

[Lily Kym]

I don't know what to say to my gp about my breast
I'm ashamed I did it

[behindthewall]

I'm guessing matter of fact would be the best approach. "I was worried about a lump so I took it out now I'm worried it's infected". Short and to the point.

I hope you can get it sorted Lily.

[Lily Kym]

I've got anti biotics upstairs. Thinking of seeing what's most suitable out of the three types

[Terri]

You're not a doctor so you won't know. Even the doctor may not know by looking at it, and may need to take a swab so a culture can be done - it's happened to me before. You really are better off getting it checked out by a professional.

[Lily Kym]

Sorry
I know I'm not
Please delete or lock this or whatever

Stupid pointless thread