A JP drain is a type of suction device that helps you draw fluid from a wound after surgery. A bulb at the end of it collects fluid, which you'll have to routinely empty. You'll also need to watch for any changes in the fluid's color, which can tell your doctor if you're heal...
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How can you tell if a wound is septic? As the wound begins to dry, a crust starts to form in the outer layer.If the crust is yellowish and if there is a formation of pimples on or near the wound, it could be septic. Sores that look like blisters. If there is a formation of so...
Results have been positive and raise the question of which wounds would benefit from treatment.SummaryEarly intervention with laser treatment is a promising path in wound healing to prevent scarring. While more research remains to be done, emerging studies and practices provide increasing support for...
They're rare, but they do happen. If you're going to get an infection, it's usually in the first month after your surgery. Your wound could be infected if you have: Fever Delay in your healing Pus, redness, and pain getting worse ...
If you want a fighting advantage to speed wound healing, look to healthy nutrition. The right balanced meal could be just what the doctor ordered. Learn how to speed wound healing through optimal nutrition Healing improves from well-nourished cells offered by good nutrition. Some of the big-pla...
If stitches are needed, the healing process may take longer. However, besides the ointment and bandage treatment, there are other ways to help the wound healing process. One of those ways is by using an infrared sauna. The power of infrared light on the body and its beneficial effects is ...
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Some cuts, abrasions, and burns will heal quickly while others take their sweet time. The location of the injury, how deep it is, what caused it, andhow you treat the woundcan all cause the healing process to take more or less time than usual. ...
If you’re reading this in hopes of becoming happily single by tomorrow, we’re (truly) sorry to say there’s no quick fix for overcoming heartbreak. But what we can tell you is that you’ll feel like yourself again eventually, and this expert-approved advice should help you along the ...