Managing an infection from home after you ’ ve seen the doctor

Experiencing a wound is painful in itself, but it can be more difficult to cope with the harsh feeling if it becomes infected. According to Fairview Health Services, the most common signs of a wound infection include a warm sensation around the affected area, yellow or green discharge or an unpleasant odor coming from the wound. Other non topical symptoms may include fever, chills, aches, pains, nausea and vomiting. If you're experiencing any of these, seek help from a medical professional.
Once your doctor takes care of the wound and potentially prescribes an antibiotic to reduce the infection, it's important to keep the affected area clean to improve the healing process. Here are a few tips for managing the infection from home, as advised by Medical News Today: 
1. Wash the wound every dayStart by washing your hands with soap and water to ensure you're properly sanitized to work on the wound. Then, expose the cut or scrape to warm water. Use soapy water to wash the skin around the wound. Examine the affected area to make sure there's no debris in sight; use clean tweezers to remove anything if necessary.
2. Change your dressingAfter cleaning the wound, make sure you apply a new dressing daily, as well. Apply a thin layer of topical ointment if advised by your doctor, and let it dry. Carefully apply the gauze, bandage or other type of dressing following the instruction of your medical professional.

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Source: Advanced Tissue - July 9, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Infection Source Type: news