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how long should it take for a wound to heal?

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On average, how long should it take for a wound to heal? Read more

My husband had surgery (skin from his neck transplanted to his head after a basal cancer op). The wound is still a bit runny after 3 months (though the area is reducing in circumference). We eat a lot of tropic... Read more

Been seeing a wound dr for 11months for the same wounds i have been revasculized and they still have not healed

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Been seeing a wound doctor for 11 months for the same wounds and they still have not healed. Read more

what is algiate dressng

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What will happen if osteomyelitis goes untreated

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What will happen if osteomyelitis goes untreated? Read more

Im not sure what to do or what doctor to see that can help

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Our dog bumped into my leg and peeled surface of skin, the wound got larger and scabbed with redness and tightness around the wound. Subsequently the dog bumped into my leg again knocking the scab off/underneat... Read more

Is odor and increased pain a sign of an infection even with a wound vac?

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I have got a wound on thumb which has pus discharge, little swelling and pain that transfers upto the elbow. Kindly help with some treatment measures

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

I have a wound on the top of my thumb near the nail due to a small unknown cut which has pus discharge. Resulting from the wound I have a little swelling and pain that transfers up to my elbow. I can't figure i... Read more

My dad has osteomyelitis in his right foot and Im worried about what will happen if left untreated for much longer.

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My dad has osteomyelitis in his right foot. I'm worried about what will happen if it is left untreated for much longer. Read more

I woke up with a large blister full of water on my leg. I am a diabetic Iwhat ointment to promote healing?

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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? Read more

I am a type 2 diabetic controled by medication and diet. My recent A1C was 5.8

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I will be having a double knee replacement. What concerns should I have about wound care and healing? Read more

Should I return to work with open wounds?

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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... Read more

What could happen if the VAC stops working for 7-10 hours?

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why their is stiffening of arteries due to high level of glucose

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

A family member is paralyzed from waist down. Open bed sore has developed exposing air to the rods placed along his spine which were never removed.

Chronic Wounds - 1 answer

He will not agree to remove the rods at present, 15 years later, due to age, poor condition, he will not survive the surgery. It is possible to close the open would without the surgery? Read more

I had back surgery and have staples that are geting very painful is this normal a

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How can a diabetic foot wound (stepped on glass) progress from acute inflammation to chronic inflammation?

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Do I need to remove the green discharge from my wound?

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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... Read more

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