Is the swelling of the wound an inflammation?

Some people find that after getting injured, the wound becomes swollen and painful because the wound is not treated properly. Does the swelling mean that the wound is inflamed? That's right, the wound is swollen because it is infected. It looks red and swollen because bacteria have entered the skin. If there is swelling but no pus, then the problem is not serious; but if it has become purulent, then you have no choice but to seek help from a doctor.

Causes of wound inflammation and swelling

When we are injured, germs will enter the skin through the broken skin. How can this be possible? The white blood cells in the body are the first to disagree. However, no matter how much they refused, the white blood cells were unable to do anything for the time being because most of them were in the blood, and they were very anxious. At this critical moment, a substance called histamine in the body comes out to help. It reaches the capillaries near the wound and makes the capillaries bigger and thicker. In this way, the blood flowing in the capillaries naturally increases greatly. The increase in red blood will change the color of the skin, which is why the wound is always redder than the surrounding skin. The large number of capillaries in the skin become thicker and larger, which will inevitably cause the skin to bulge, which is the cause of swelling. Put together, it means redness and swelling.

What to do if the wound becomes inflamed and swollen after surgery

Therefore, when our skin becomes red and swollen due to injury, don’t be afraid. You should know that this red and swollen area is actually a fierce battlefield - the human body’s white blood cells are fighting fiercely with bacteria. When germs or other harmful substances are eliminated by white blood cells, the redness and swelling of the skin will gradually disappear.

Of course, there are also wounds that are severely inflamed, red and swollen, accompanied by pus discharge. For wounds of this type, most of the stitches need to be removed to drain the pus to avoid pus accumulation and tissue necrosis. After drainage, pay attention to iodine disinfection and apply antibiotics in a targeted manner. Some long-term inflamed, red and swollen wounds may experience tissue necrosis. Such wounds should be cleaned in time, and the dressings should be changed with products such as wound-closing prescriptions that promote rapid healing of the wound surface, and good care should be done.

In short, inflammation and swelling of the wound after surgery must be handled and treated in a targeted manner. Don't panic. Choosing the right method can accelerate wound healing. During the healing process, you should also pay attention to the care of the wound surface, prevent foreign objects from invading the wound, change the wound dressing, and maintain a good and positive attitude. Only by taking these multiple measures can the wound heal soon.