Do I have a Staph Infection?

Question

hi,
If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
There are two situations here **.
Im 18 and well...cant stand body hair. I shave areas of my body but keep particular areas just trimmed (such as arms legs)
A while back (few months?) I was shaving and cut myself (pubic region). I started to get these bumps a few at a time. Like I mentioned its been a while and they re are only markings left now. They did have puss in them and at the time didn't think it was much. Recently (past month/2months) have been having health issues (along with Anxiety problems). I live in BC Canada and we had pretty hot weather when my breathing was slowed down. From what I assumed it was the hot weather, high humidity, and poor air conditions. Although I am quite worried around the fact that some staph infections can be fatal. I believe that I worry too much allot of the time but Id still like my mind to be put at ease (doctors tomorrow). Now the reason im asking this now is because of opinion on whether I should go to ER tonight or just wait it off til the morning. I don't feel sick at all...or feverish. Breathing is good.

Ps. I had a blood test done alongside with a heart test (not sure the tech name) about 3 weeks ago.

Here's the other part. I may have shaved my *behind* (*embarrassed*) and well I think I might have cut myself there also.
If you have an opinion, some helpful information, or have had this once before can you help me out? Thanks!!

Answer 1

Nah, don't bother with all that "doctor" stuff. Just let strangers diagnose you over the interweb.

Answer 2

no, it doesn't sound like you have a staph infection.. i think you are stressing yourself out...



staph infections are swift and very very noticeable.. you would be in great pain and you would want to go to the ER asap.. however..



just wait it out until tomorrow for the doc... and the heart test you had was probably an EKG



good luck! :]]