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Help - too anxious over tiny burn

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RosettaR · 29/01/2021 14:17

I'm getting myself in an anxious state over a tiny burn on my hand, please talk some sense into me and tell me what to do! I think my anxiety is from the fact I'm 31 weeks pregnant in what has been a really stressful pregnancy so far, I'm now having scans twice a week now and will be lucky to get to 24 weeks. I just feel completely overwhelmed and unable to think straight.

A couple of days ago I had an accident with the iron and ended up with a small burn on my finger. I didn't think much of it as it seemed really minor. The skin went a bit pale and fragile. Yesterday evening I was cooking and managed to push some of the skin off creating a minor cut. I put a plaster on it. After my shower I wanted to change the plaster but when I took it off all the skin came off which really hurt! I washed it with soap, dried it and put another plaster on. It's started to feel a bit hot today, although as you can see it looks fine, and I'm panicking its going to get infected over the weekend when the gp is shut. I've also had some really nasty skin infections from insect bites in my hand before, including one where I ended up needing it antibiotics in A&E as it was tracking all the way toy shoulder. Help!

Help - too anxious over tiny burn
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WunWun · 29/01/2021 14:20

You could just go to minor injuries if it did get infected, which is extremely unlikely.

More importantly - its absolutely imperative that you make a GP appointment about your anxiety before the baby comes. Post natal anxiety is a real thing and can have a huge affect on your life. Get some help before it happens.

WilsonandNoodles · 29/01/2021 16:49

It is a very minor injury. Stick a bit of antiseptic cream on it if you are worried then leave it alone. If you were very unlucky and it was to get infected and turned into something needing medical attention then there are plenty of routes, even at the weekend.
You need to try and relax and as pp said speak to your doctor or midwife about management of your anxiety.

SpudsandGravy · 30/01/2021 19:47

In relation to your finger rather than your anxiety, you could also try bathing it with some warm, salty water, and then leave it uncovered to let it dry out and heal.

I hope you feel much better soon Thanks

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