why do we need to apply warm compress on a surgical wound rather than cold compress?

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why do we need to apply warm compress on a surgical wound rather than cold compress as a pain management??

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Hot therapy delivered through a warm/hot compress or mask helps break down and disintegrate bruising discolorations and provides moisture or dry heat to areas of discomfort. Hot therapy can also be soothing on sore facial tissues that have been tightened. You may use hot therapy on your bruises from days around days 2-3 post-op (upon your doctor's approval) provided your swelling is not too considerable. A compress is typically heated by boiling water, hot tap water or by heating in a microwave. Beyond using these compresses during recovery from a procedure, these hot compress products can be used to reduce swelling and bruising resulting from any type of injury. Additionally, these compresses are highly effective for puffy eyes treatment, alleviation of tired eyes and headaches, relief from clogged sinuses due to colds and allergies, and first aid for burns and trauma.  (+ info)

is it possible to get MRSA or other staph infection from an untreated wound?

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I have a pretty bad cut which may have needed stitches but I chose to use butterfly closures and didn't see a doctor. Someone told me I can get staph this way, is that true?
any kind of cut or wound can get a staph  (+ info)

How long is the merbromin affective in helping to prevent infection on a minor wound.?

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when the red disinfective is applied to a wound
the fda had issued a statement awhile back that says it's not effective anymore. something about possible mercury poisoning.  (+ info)

How long until a surgical wound stops weeping?

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I'm sure it depends on the surgery.
Mine is a 3inch x 1/2 inch open incision - no stitches.
I have to keep changing gauze, which of course sticks each time I try to remove it - so I soak in the tub, or run water over it.

Anyways, how long will I have use this gauze?
It's been 10 days so far.
(Don't say "See your doctor" - I see him on Thursday, 2 weeks post-op. I was just curious.)
edit -
Answer #1 - It's not supposed to be held together, heal as is.
Answer #2 - I've been taking baths (okay by doc) since day 1 to soak off the gauze. Non-stick gauze would probably not soak up the ooze as good. I used the gauze they gave me. Actually, they gave me a whole big bunch of it. I just realized that should give me an indication of when to stop using it. I'm about 3/4 through the pack.
Hi Jilly:

Well, since your would is packed and let to heal from inside to out, healing an incision takes time. I am sure you are tired of packing and soaking and removing the packing only to begin again but it is essential that you continue to do this no matter how long it takes.

When an incision is left open such as yours and packed, it is going to take some time before the weeping does stop.

At your appointment on Thursday at the docs, make sure you ask him for an approx time line as to how long he thinks that you will have to pack your incision with dry to wet gauze. When he states the approx time line he thinks is appropriate for you, then make sure that you have enough gauze for that amount of time or until your next post op appointment. If you do not then please ask the doctor for enough gauze to bring home with you to carry you thru to your next appointment.

I hope that your healing is quick and problem free.

Be safe and be well  (+ info)

Is it a infection or not? Its been a almost a year for me and I have a wound that healed but has a brown circ?

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Its been a almost a year for me and I have a wound that healed on my elbow but has a brown circle.
Just a scar, probably. If it was really bad then it's no surprise, and if it's around the same shape as the wound was then yea. But if not, check it out just to be sure, but I doubt it's anything. BTW if it's a scar try Aloe Vera Soothing Gel to help it fade.  (+ info)

What do I do to prevent oral wound, lip and tongue piercing infection?

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My dentist told me to use Scope or Listerine but I am afraid they will sting. Has anyone tried OraQuel AC for their aftercare needs? I saw it at www.OraQuel.com and have seen its ads on Google.
You just stuck a needle through your lip & tongue and your'e concerned that Listerine will burn???
To prevent infection don't pierce yourself.  (+ info)

what happens if the surgical super glue is between the wound rather than on it?

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the glue is between the wound!!!! and its dry'ed and keeping it from healing of course..there is still pain.and my parents wont take me to fix it!!!!
RIP IT OFF!  (+ info)

what are the signs of wound infection?

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ok so I cut up both my big toes really bad, both are missing about a quarter size diameter of skin on the bottom of them. Its kind of a deep cut since it was just callaced skin where the wound is. I have been cleaning it daily with neosporin and hydrogen peroxide and covering it with a cloth bandage. Im worried that its going to get infected, what signs should I look out for? Also, anyone have any idea how long it may take to heal?
Sounds like you are doing the right thing , If you can let it air out for as long as you can and keep it elevated at the same time. you will know if it is infected. It will be puffy red and sore around the edge and will weep also it will not heal if infected so as long as you see the wound getting smaller and less sore you are ok, You should be good to go in about ten days  (+ info)

after a surgical abortion how long until the risk of infection is the same as before the abortion?

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please help me im desperate for help.
It is going to depend on how long it takes your body to heal. It can be a few weeks or longer. You should be on antibiotics for a while. If the doctor who preformed it did not give you a prescription for them or give you a good idea of possible healing time you may need to go and talk to your OB-GYN. Or call the office and ask to speak with one of their nurses.  (+ info)

What exactly is the puss made of that drains from a staph wound or MRSA infection wound?

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Trying to find out if its rotten flesh or just bacteria...because it looks like rotten flesh and leaves behind huge holes where it surfaced on the skin..
Ok...so basically it is rotten tissue right??
dead white blood cells, bacteria (MRSA itself), lots of other material secreted by bacteria and white blood cells  (+ info)

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