Myth Buster: Non-Healing Wounds
Got a cut or scrape weeks ago that still hasn’t healed? If the area remains red, swollen, or continues to leak fluid, it could be a sign of a non-healing wound. While it’s common to think, “It’s fine, I’ll just keep cleaning it,” sometimes a wound can become “stuck,” meaning the body isn’t progressing through the normal healing process as it should.
Several individuals still believe predominant myths related to wound healing, and these misconceptions can lead to severe infections, prolonged pain, as well as in certain instances even hospitalization.
Myth #1: “In a scenario where wound doesn’t hurt, It must be healing”
Lot of people think a wound that doesn’t hurt must be healing just fine. But this isn’t always the case, especially for individuals suffering from diabetes, nerve damage, or circulation issues/problems.
What to do: In a scenario where wound isn’t painful, look out for redness, swelling, unusual drainage, or slow healing. These are all signs individual may require medical care.
