Slow wound healing

Overview

Slow wound healing is a condition where cuts, scrapes, or injuries take longer than normal to close and repair themselves. This delayed healing process can result in wounds remaining open for extended periods, increasing the risk of infection and complications.

Common Causes

Poor nutrition, particularly deficiencies in vitamin C, zinc, and protein, can significantly delay your body's natural healing process. Chronic conditions like diabetes affect blood circulation and immune function, making it harder for wounds to repair properly. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of sleep, and high stress levels can also impair your body's ability to heal efficiently. Certain medications, especially blood thinners and steroids, may interfere with the normal healing timeline.

Severity Levels

Mild: Minor cuts or scrapes may take a few extra days to heal completely, with slightly slower scab formation than usual.

Moderate: Wounds consistently take 1-2 weeks longer than expected to close, with noticeable delays in the healing stages and possible minor complications.

Severe: Injuries remain open for weeks or months beyond normal healing time, often developing infections, failing to close properly, or reopening after initial healing attempts.

Medical Attention

Seek medical attention if your wound hasn't shown signs of healing after a week, or if it appears to be getting worse instead of better. Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you notice signs of infection such as increased redness, warmth, pus, red streaking, or fever. You should also see a doctor if you have diabetes, circulation problems, or take medications that affect healing, as these conditions require professional wound care monitoring.

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