Slow healing wound tips from Lake Pointe Wound Care

ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 1, 2015) Approximately 6.5 million people suffer from chronic wounds (often the result of diabetic ulcers) in the United States and the need for high-quality wound care services has never been more important.  Lake Pointe Wound Care Center has been serving the residents of Rowlett and surrounding communities since 2008.  Over the last seven years, the Center has treated several hundred patients and currently (through September 2014) carry a 95% patient satisfaction score and can boast a 98% heal rate.

Dr. Rebecca Jankowski

Dr. Rebecca Jankowski, wound care and hyperbaric specialist for Lake Pointe Wound Care Center explains how her team of experts help patients with slow healing wounds heal faster and avoid amputation.

How do I know that my wound is slow healing?

A normal wound should heal within two weeks. If a wound is not improving or healed within that time period, it is considered slow healing. 

What causes wounds to heal slower than normal?

Many medical conditions (including diabetes, vascular disease, autoimmune disorders and others), poor nutritional status and medications can all contribute to slow wound healing.

What types of therapies are available to people with slow-to-heal wounds?

Topical products that enhance wound healing are available, as well as skin substitutes and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain types of slow-to-heal wounds. 

How do I know which therapy is right for me?

Our team will discuss options and provide recommendations based on the type of wound and its location as well as ongoing medical conditions.

Is there anything I can do on my own to help wounds heal faster?

If you are a diabetic, good control of blood sugar will aid in wound healing. If you have significant swelling around a wound, decreasing swelling is important. Ensuring good protein intake is important for all wound healing. 

What happens if a slow-to-heal wound is left untreated?

Untreated, slow-to-heal wounds can become infected resulting in need for hospitalization and possible surgery including amputation if the wound is on an extremity.

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