complicated~should I be worried?

[blameitonvogue]

There is a long drawn-out story behind this that I don't necessarily want to get into, but...

I have a pretty big.. 'series' of abrasions on my lower abdomen. Normally, I wouldn't be worried, but I didn't make these cuts, and they haven't exactly clotted up yet.
It's been two days.
They are still seeping.

I really don't want a confrontation with doctors about this...
but should I go to the ER?
Or is it possible to take care of it myself at home?

[tripolar]

Do you know what caused them and how big are they?

[blameitonvogue]

Yeah... they were made with a carpenter's razor blade.
Uhm.. xP

It's a damn name.
So it's about eight inches long, but there are multiple openings.

[tripolar]

There deep aren't they, you could try to patch it up with gauze's.

If it is really deep and seeps a lot you should go to the hospital because you might need stitches.

If you do it yourself make sure to clean it rubbing alcohol (it will burn) and cover with gauze's, but if it still is seeping after another day, you should go to the ER.

[Lilith]

Yes, you nitwit. Go see a damn doctor if you have cuts that are seeping! You could have an infection or even blood poisoning.

[sebbie]

If you ever cut yourself, apply pressure to stop it bleeding, when it has fully stopped.

If it is still bleeding after applying pressure, then you are best to go see a doctor, it might be deeper than you think, may have hit a vein/artery etc.

Also the risk of infection when caring for yourself is a lot higher than from a proffesional medical place. Make sure to use a antiseptic cream/lotion, clean plasters/guazes etc

[JackOfClubs]

By now, if it hasn't stopped bleeding, see a doctor. Because it if hasn't by now, there could be something wrong with your blood, which could cause some serious problems.

[Ortizitthisone]

Whenever you have deep cuts, your risk of infection is high. I know this was a few days ago, but the ER is not a bad idea.

[Grey fox]

Someone mentioned rubbing alcohol wipes to disinfect it, all I can say is OW!

If you really don't want to see the doctor bathe it in warm water with loads of salt dissolved in it, keep it dry and clean, and avoid wearing clothes which will rub it.

If it shows no signs of drying up and healing after bathing in salt water several times a day, then you MUST go see a doctor! They are trained to be understanding and sympathetic.

Abdomen wounds are always the hardest to heal anyway, and often have the nastiest complications.