10 Important Body Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
fever
feeling tired or fatigued
swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin
headache
nausea or vomitingBreaks in the skin, like cuts, scrapes, or surgical incisions, can provide an entryway into the body for bacteria.
Symptoms of an infected cut or wound can include:
redness in the area of the wound, particularly if it spreads or forms a red streak
swelling or warmth in the affected area
pain or tenderness at or around the site of the wound
pus forming around or oozing from the wound
fever
swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin
delayed wound healingBurns happen when the tissues of your body are exposed to things like heat, radiation, or chemicals. Burns can vary in severity, from only affecting the top layer of skin to reaching layers of tissue deep beneath the skin.
People with burns are at risk for developing complications, such as a bacterial infection. Symptoms that a burn has become infected include:
an increase in pain or discomfort around the affected area
redness in the area of the burn, especially if it begins to spread or form a red streak
swelling or warmth in the affected area
fluid or pus oozing from the burn site
a bad smell around the burn
If your burn causes a blister to form, that area is at risk of becoming infected if the blister bursts.