Treating wounds
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Walking barefoot on the grass or the beach can be quite idyllic and refreshing. But when a piece of glass lodges into your foot, the once pleasurable experience can quickly turn negative. The irritation and pain of having a piece of glass stuck in your foot can be quite overwhelming. Wood and metal pieces can...
When a piece of glass is stuck in a wound, it can prove to be extremely painful. If you don’t remove the glass and treat the wound immediately, it can result in an infection. In the case of a piece of glass being stuck in a wound, we recommend removing it as soon as possible in order to avoid an allergic...
Irrigating a wound with saline solution creates a perfect environment in which a wound can heal optimally. Cleaning a wound with saline solution is necessary in removing dirt, debris and tissue from the area. Once the wound is cleaned, it is easier for a clinician to examine the wound and start a treatment...
Wounds are painful and unsightly, and they take several days to heal. But after healing or after having a surgical incision, the wound may seem to be healed, but suddenly it starts reopening. This can be a traumatic situation, both physically and mentally. Reopening of a wound is medically termed as wound...
The recovery process of a wound may be different from one person to another. There are many mitigating factors including the condition of a person's immune system, any comorbidities and, of course, how the wound was sustained. However, if you receive a small open wound such as a cut, the wound healing...
The human body is an amazing thing and its ability to heal itself is one of its most extraordinary facets. When we suffer a wound, whether from an abrasion, trauma or disease, we want to nurture it through the healing process as best we can. This is because, if we don't, the wound may not heal properly...
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Cuts can vary from minor scrapes, shallow cuts to deep wounds requiring stitches and surgery. The skin is an amazing organ that protects the body against infections. Once opened, however, the risk of infection increases greatly. There are some easy ways so you can recognize the signs that a wound is...