Your skin protects the inside of your body from germs that cannot be seen. Germs can cause infection if you have a break in the skin. You can also get an infection in your bone. This is called osteomyelitis.
How Does Smoking Affect Wound Healing?
Cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine causes your arteries to become narrow. It can also cause your arteries to go into spasm. When this happens, the oxygen and nutrients carried in your blood cannot get to your wound. Oxygen and nutrients are needed for your wound to heal. A wound that does not get enough oxygen and nutrients may result in a wound that does not heal.
Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Healthy Habits for Wound Healing & Prevention, Cancer
Don’t Put Up With Pain
A wound can often be painful. Doctors who work in wound care can help prevent or relieve the pain that may come from a problem wound.
Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Pain Management, Cancer
Tips for Caregivers Transferring Patients
Caregivers helping transfer patients safely, remember to:
Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Safety, Cancer
We all can think of reasons not to exercise…no time, boring, hate to sweat…you know the excuses. But exercising to heal can really pay off in control of your blood sugar, if you are diabetic. It improves your heart, muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. Exercise can lower cholesterol level, provide more energy, and even give you a better attitude! Exercise and wound healing go hand-in-hand!
Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Healthy Habits for Wound Healing & Prevention, Cancer
Elder Abuse
Millions of older adults are abused each year. There are many kinds of abuse. Tell your health care provider if you experience any of the following, or call one of the numbers above if any of the following happens to you:
Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Safety, Cancer
