Chronic Wounds
A is a wound that does not heal in an orderly set of stages and in a predictable amount of time the way most do. Wounds that do not heal within three months are often considered chronic.
About Chronic Wounds
Minor injuries to our usually heal quite quickly on their own. Larger may need more time, and sometimes stitches are needed.
But some close very slowly, keep on opening up, or do not heal at all. This is often a result of circulation problems or . Poorly healing wounds are more common on the lower legs or feet.
Doctors refer to a that that does not heal for a long time as a wound. often takes a long time and can be very painful. But it is important to have good wound care and to treat the underlying condition that caused the chronic wound to develop.
Symptoms
Not all cause constant pain. Large and deep wounds can be very painful, though. Chronic wounds are often itchy, secrete a clear fluid (weep), or have a bad . The surrounding might be reddish or brownish in color.
The pain gets worse if the becomes infected or when you move. The pain and is often especially bad at night so people often have trouble sleeping and feel tired…