Causes of Slow Healing Wounds

Slow healing wounds could be the result of many different causes. But regardless of why they occur, they need to be treated as fast as possible because they could mean there is a serious underlying problem taking place. If you are having this issue, please get medical help as soon as you can.

Normal Healing

If you have a burn or a wound of some sort, your body will typically begin to heal the area immediately. For example, your immune system will probably first cause inflammation in order to protect the area from an infection. Eventually, new cells will form a scab to provide further protection, and then scar tissue will form.

However, this does not happen with slow healing wounds. If you have an insufficient level of human growth hormone or a zinc deficiency, for example, then the healing process will not develop as it should. Conditions such as vascular or arterial problems, rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes can also lead to healing problems.

Diabetes and Slow Healing Wounds

Diabetes can make it extremely difficult for wounds to heal properly. This disease is the result of too much blood glucose in the body; as a result, blood has a hard time reaching the area of the body that has been wounded. This leads to a substantial risk for many serious complications, such as bacterial and fungal infections. There may even be a risk of gangrene, which will typically lead to the amputation of a limb. It is vital that you control your blood glucose levels to keep the chances of wound-related complications to a minimum.

If you are suffering from slow healing wounds, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the experts at DFW Wound Care Center. We will determine why you have the problem and provide the treatment you need to promote correct healing. To schedule an examination, call 972-665-6292 (Plano) or 972-318-2383 (Lewisville) or contact us online.