Types of Wounds:

Non-Healing Wounds

What Are Non-Healing Wounds?

A non-healing wound or chronic wound is a wound that won’t heal the same as a regular wound and has a constant source of discomfort and no progress towards healing skin fully. While following all tips from your doctor and taking all medication that is necessary to heal a wound and you see no difference for more than 5 weeks, then you may have a chronic non-healing wound. If this issue persists, then you should see a wound care specialists immediately for a treatment plan.

Treatment for Non-Healing Wounds

If you are experiencing a non-healing wound then you need to see a professional wound expert immediately. Non-healing wounds are treatable by a wound care specialists by stimulating the infected area through different medical and surgical methods.

Wound care treatment may include:

  • Topical treatment
  • Compression wrapping
  • Specialized dressing
  • Antibiotics
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Debridement
  • Ultrasound
  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
  • Surgery

Conditions Leading to a Non-Healing Wound

Many people with the below symptoms or problems may be at high risk for experiencing a non-healing wound. 

You may be at risk for a non-healing wounds with:

  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Anemia
  • Immobility
  • Smoking
  • Unhealthy Diet
  • Poor Blood Circulation
  • Weak Immune System

Symptoms for non-healing wounds include:

  • Constant pain around wound
  • No blood around wound
  • Dark/Blue Colored around wound
  • Wound starts to smell

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