If it has been more than 30 days, then there is probably something amiss. Remember, all wounds, even the simple ones, can turn into a chronic wound over time. Make sure you keep your eye on your injury throughout the healing process. So, how do you tell if a wound is healing or infected? Below we take a look at various signs to look out for.
Often, right at the beginning of the healing process, your wound feels warm. This is because the white blood cells are fighting germs or bacteria.
But, if the injury is feeling warm after the first five days, it may mean your body is fighting to keep bacteria and infection away.
This is normal as blood is being sent to the area to supply oxygen and other nutrients for healing. After the initial discharge of a bit of pus and blood, your wound should be clear. Pain is obviously normal after being injured. If you have a deep wound, the pain will most certainly be more prevalent. Your pain should decrease with pain medication and not get worse.
Once an infection has taken place, it will enter your bloodstream and spread through your body, causing fever and general discomfort. Below we share some common wound healing factors that indicate your would is well on its way to recovery:.
This is to prevent the spread of the infection. The process is known as surgical debridement. Antibiotics or antifungal treatments. These medicines fight the infection at its source. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. With this therapy you will spend time in a pressurized chamber that increases the amount of oxygen available for you to breathe and for your red blood cells to take in. This is thought to help in wound healing. Tetanus immunization. Your healthcare provider might also recommend a tetanus shot to protect against additional infection.
What are the complications of a necrotizing soft tissue infection? Can a necrotizing soft tissue infection be prevented? To help prevent these infections: Do foot checks and skin checks. If you have diabetes or a weak immune system, always check your feet and skin so that you can find and treat any small sores as soon as they appear. Do not let them enlarge and become more vulnerable to infection.
Care for wounds and surgical sites carefully. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions when caring for wounds and surgical sites to prevent infection and keep the area clean. Wash and cover small cuts and scrapes. Rigorously clean even small cuts with soap and water. Cover with an adhesive bandage. Avoid sharing personal items. This can include towels and razors. Wash your hands regularly. This is especially important before preparing food, after coughing or sneezing, and after caring for people with strep throat or wounds from injury or surgery.
Know your risk factors. You are at increased risk for these infections if you have peripheral artery disease, diabetes, are obese, or have lifestyle habits such as heavy alcohol use and injection drug use.
Manage your risk factors to reduce the risk of infection. See a healthcare provider immediately if you develop symptoms of the infection.
Key points about necrotizing soft tissue infection A necrotizing soft tissue infection is a serious, life-threatening condition. The area can be painful and tender. Kids are more prone to abscesses because they're less likely to clean and care for their cuts and other wounds, putting them at risk for these types of infections.
Foreign objects that get inside a wound, like sand or clothing fibers, also can lead to abscesses, as can irritated hair follicles. Most abscesses can be treated at home. Make sure your child avoids touching, pushing, popping, or squeezing the abscess because that can spread the infection or push it deeper inside the body, making things worse. Prevent the spread of infection by not letting your child share clothes, towels, washcloths, sheets, or anything else that may have touched the abscess.
To help the abscess open up and drain, try applying a warm compress. You can make a compress by wetting a washcloth with warm not hot water and placing it over the abscess for several minutes. Do this a few times a day. Always wash your hands well before and after touching the abscess. If the abscess opens on its own and drains, and the infection seems to clear up in a couple of days, your child should be OK. But if it doesn't heal, make an appointment with your doctor.
The doctor will examine the abscess to see if it needs to be drained. If it does, this will be done by making a small cut in the abscess that lets the pus seep out. Medicine is given beforehand to numb the area.
Then, gauze might be applied to absorb the fluid in the wound and help the area heal.
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