What to do if the wound is red and swollen

Once a wound is broken, it is easy to be infected by bacteria and cause inflammation, which will cause redness and swelling. If you find redness or swelling near the wound, you must pay attention to the hygiene of the wound area, wash it frequently with disinfectant, and make sure the wound is ventilated and exposed to oxygen. If the wound is wrapped too tightly and not ventilated, bacteria may continue to multiply inside, making the wound more and more serious. So what should I do if the wound is red and swollen?

Causes of wound inflammation and swelling

When we are injured, germs will enter the skin through the broken skin. How can this be allowed? The first thing that will object is the white blood cells in the body. 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

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 in this situation, 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 targeted application of antibiotics. Some long-term inflamed, red and swollen wounds may have tissue necrosis. Such wounds should be cleaned in time, and products such as Yu's Wound Healing Recipe that promote rapid healing of the wound surface should be used for dressing changes and proper care should be provided.

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 all these measures can the wound heal as soon as possible.