Infection - #17874
About two weeks ago, I had a small cut on my leg, didn't think much of it. Just cleaned it with water and left it. A few days later, the area around the cut got red and swollen, kinda warm to the touch. Thought maybe it was just healing. But then it started to hurt more, and a yellowish liquid started coming out of it. I pressed it a little, and even more came out, smelled bad too. That’s when I realized it might be an infection. I went to a local doctor, and they gave me some antibiotics. Took them as prescribed, but even after a week, the swelling only went down a little. The pain is still there, and now it’s kinda itchy too. Someone told me that infections like this can be treated with Ayurveda, that there's some natural way to clean the blood and heal wounds faster. I’ve also noticed I’ve been feeling really tired lately, like my energy is just gone. My appetite is not great either, and my stomach feels weird sometimes. Could an infection cause all this? Or maybe the antibiotics messed up my digestion? I’ve heard Ayurvedic medicines are better for overall health and won’t mess up the stomach like modern medicine does. Are there any Ayurvedic remedies that can help with this infection? Do I need to change my diet or avoid certain foods? Also, should I be applying something on the wound, or is it better to leave it alone? I'm kinda worried it might spread or leave a scar. If Ayurveda can help, how long does it usually take to see results?
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