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how long should it take for a wound to heal?
Wound Care - 1 answer
On average, how long should it take for a wound to heal?
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What will happen if osteomyelitis goes untreated
Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) - 1 answer
What will happen if osteomyelitis goes untreated?
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I had a C-section about 4 weeks ago. There is an opening on one side of the wound, with purulent discharge. What can I use to dress the wound?
Surgical Wounds - 1 answer
I had a C-section about 4 weeks ago. There is an opening on one side of the wound, with purulent discharge. What can I use to dress the wound? Should I see my physician?
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My dad is diabetic he has an abscess that was badly infected. What can we do to heal this?
Diabetic Wounds - 2 answers
The drained the abscess but now the say there is dead cells.
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Should I return to work with open wounds?
Surgical Wounds - 2 answers
Approximately, two months ago had a brachioplasty. Complications occurred when the incisions opened up. Short story my skin would not hold the sutures. I have to let the wounds heal from the inside out under bo...
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Do I need to remove the green discharge from my wound?
Wound Care - 1 answer
I have an open wound on my knee, and one on my ankle from falling off my motorbike (not too fast). The wound was not dressed for the first two days and became swollen and green. I went to the hospital, where it...
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Can salt be used to clean wounds?
Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer
I have diabetes 2 and had a few misquito bites on my leg. This has now been infected and does not want to heal. Can I use salt to clean the wounds?
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How long can a wound vac patient go without the vac before complications set in?
Vacuum Assisted Closure - 1 answer
The health care facility removed my 86-year-old mother's wound vac because of lack of supplies 2 days ago. She has a wet/dry dressing. Should we be concerned?
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I had a biopsy of the skin on my chest. There is redness around where the skin was taken out. What should I do?
Wound Care - 1 answer
I was told to use soap an water for cleansing and apply petroleum jelly. It's been 9 days and there is redness around where the skin was taken out. Also that part is still yellowish in color. I believe it is in...
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My wound vac drainage varies greatly from 75 cc to none. I feel this variation has to do with how it is applied. Is this fluctuation normal?
Vacuum Assisted Closure - 1 answer
This is a complex foot wound. I have diabetes #2 under control. I am always assured everything is fine, but at times I am also told the wound has been too wet. Any suggestion how I can assure the best treatment...
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I think I may have a poisonous spider bite on my finger. It is rock hard but slowly oozing sticky pus. What should I do?
Chronic Wounds - 1 answer
I think I may have a poisonous spider bite on my finger. It is rock hard but slowly oozing sticky pus. It's very, very painful if touched, and I'm experiencing waves of burning, stinging pain that comes and goe...
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I have an extensive wound, necrotic fascia, to the thigh extending to the perineal area. What's the best treatment?
Necrotizing fasciitis - 2 answers
I have an extensive wound to the thigh extending to the perineal area. we are unable to place a wound vac due to the location. what's the best treatment?
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Laceration treatment?
Wound Care - 1 answer
A day ago I had an accident and was injured slightly. There was a tear through my sock and a wound underneath. According to medical terms it is a Laceration. I cleaned the area with antiseptic and washed it. Th...
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I woke up with a large blister full of water on my leg. I am a diabetic Iwhat ointment to promote healing?
Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer
I woke up with a large blister full of water on my leg. I am a diabetic. What ointment can be used to promote healing?
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I have a spider bite that will not heal. It it on my top of left ankle. It will scab over, but when scab is removed tendons are visible.
Topical Treatments - 1 answer
Bitten 15 years ago and will not allow tissue to regrow to cover normally. Top of left ankle, will scab over, but when scab is removed tendons are visible. I am not diabetic.
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