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Should I go to A&E or am I being silly?

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Dumdeedahdumdeedo · 02/05/2022 11:23

I went out on Friday and was attacked in the toilets by a random woman. There was no argument, no build up, she literally just launched herself at me and attacked me

The police came and she was arrested but during the attack she bit me on my knee

She broke the skin on my knee and I have a giant bruise there too. I've woken up today and I'm struggling to bend my knee, it really hurts, all down the back of my knee hurts when I try to bend it.

It doesn't look infected, there's the cut and the bruise but it isn't hot to touch.

I don't k ow if I'm being dramatic or not, I'm starting to worry maybe there's an infection inside my knee that I cannot see.

Would i be dramatic to go to A&E over this or do you think it just hurts to bend because she bit my actual knee cap so there's bound to be some pain?

I'm a single mum I have a 5 year old and 7 year old I don't really want to drag them to A&E but at the same time I'm starting to worry about my knee

I don't know what to do

OP posts:
MyJobisNotOuting · 02/05/2022 17:00

You need hiv tests as a minimum

CovidSucks123 · 02/05/2022 17:27

Did you go? I hope you’re ok

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 02/05/2022 17:36

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 02/05/2022 15:55

Toptail22 has been suspended from their work, according to a recent thread of theirs.
Wonder why? Giving out shitty advice, perhaps?

Probably one of those draconian gatekeeping receptionists that prevent patients from getting the treatment they need.

listsandbudgets · 02/05/2022 17:42

OP what an awful shock for you. I am sure you still feel quite shaken. I'm surprised the police didn't push more for you to go to A&E but I understand why it would have been hard for you logistically. Did the wound get properly cleaned afterwards - you may still have some germs trapped in there.

I was victim of an assault in different circumstances some years ago and was also bitten along with a head and other injuries. I was given a tetanus jab along with antibiotics but even after that it seemed to to pretty hot as it healed.

It's possible she's hurt your knee in some other way. I hope they're able to help you at A&E and you're absolutely right to go.

marymay62 · 02/05/2022 17:50

So sorry this happened to you . Surprised police did not help re this assault and medical support . Seek medical help asap

AlasEarwacs · 02/05/2022 18:03

@marymay62 she left because her babysitter needed her to return

Mycatsgoldtooth · 02/05/2022 18:05

DD was bitten at school and our GP prescribed antibiotics over the phone. Hope you’re ok, sounds horrific

Sunnierdays · 02/05/2022 18:22

You will need a tetanus!! Ring 111 but they will probably send you to AE !

BlueOverYellow · 02/05/2022 18:23

Hope you're ok, OP.

AlasEarwacs · 02/05/2022 22:55

Hope you're being seen

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