Help Infection?

[restingplace]

There's a few cuts on my arm that I'm worried are starting to get infected, some of them smell and it's really sore and painful. Can anyone help identify if they are infected or not?

 

[EvisceratedJester]

If they smell, are producing pus, is red and swelling, and hasn't healed within 10 days (depending on how deep it is) then I would go get it checked out. It's important to see a medical professional if you believe that they are infected since they are actually the ones qualified to make that diagnosis and they can also prescribe some antibiotics for it.

Wound Infection

Learn more about wound infection including symptoms of wound infections, as well as when to seek care.

www.seattlechildrens.org

Purulent Drainage: How To Treat an Infected Wound

If you have thick, milky discharge coming out of a wound, it could point to infection. Here’s why purulent drainage needs immediate treatment.

my.clevelandclinic.org

 

[blueming]

The symptoms you're describing does sound like they may be infected, the odor in particular sounds really worrying to me. I'd suggest you get it checked out and treated asap, if they are indeed infected they could worsen very quickly. I hope it's not too serious and please take care of yourself!

 

[Ash]

I agree with the wise words above. You don't want sepsis so get to a doctor's ASAP and keep it covered and clean until then.