Signs of festering wounds that make it dangerous

Festerous wounds generally occur in wounds that become inflamed due to fungal infections or pus-trigger bacterial infections called pyogenic. Pus is usually in the form of liquid yellow, yellowish white, or brownish yellow. Pus that accumulates behind the outer layers of the skin (epidermis) is known as pimples, boils or nodules, while those that accumulate in a closed space between body tissues are called abscesses. This liquid consists of liquor puris or a protein-rich liquid that contains dead leukocytes. Leukocytes are the body's immune system response to infection with pyogenic bacteria. There are times when pus changes color to green when it contains myeloperoxidase, a green antibacterial protein produced by several types of white blood cells. While Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection can also cause green pus that emits an unpleasant odor. This unpleasant scented pus usually arises from anaerobic infection. Anaerobic infections can occur in deep body tissue injuries such as injuries, trauma wounds, bites, or surgery. The risk of infection that triggers festering wounds can increase due to certain conditions on the wound such as the following:

• Foreign objects stuck in the wound so that it inhibits the healing process, such as embedded metal or glass pieces.
• Have certain diseases which slow down wound healing, such as lung disease, diabetes, cancer, liver and kidney.
• Weakening of the immune system due to nutritional deficiencies, the effects of radiation, and the use of certain drugs that increase the risk of being susceptible to an infection.
• Repeated trauma to the wound that is healing so that the risk of infection is greater and the healing process is inhibited.
• Low supply of blood flow due to certain conditions, such as constriction of blood vessels, high blood pressure, smoking, heart disease.

These festering wounds are generally painful, swollen, and warm to the touch. In addition to festering wounds, infections can also be characterized by fever, swelling, unpleasant odor, dizziness, until the heart beats fast.

Can Be Treated Alone or Should Be Taken to the Doctor

Some types of festering wounds can resolve on their own over time, but still these wounds can lead to complications if not treated properly. Here are some of the treatments that need to be done.

• Clean the wound with water and antiseptic soap to kill bacteria.
• Compress the wound with a soft cloth bath, such as flannel, soaked in warm water. To prevent infection, make sure this cloth is washed clean and not used by others after use.
• Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics given by IV or taken tablets to prevent the spread of infection in festering wounds.
• In a deeper abscess (internal abscess), the doctor usually performs a small operation to make an incision or insert a needle through the skin to remove the pus. Surgical incisions are generally done if needle drying is ineffective.
• You may be advised to take painkillers, such as ibuprofen, to relieve swelling.

Basically, the treatment of festering wounds depends on the area and severity of the wound. There are times when X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and blood tests are needed to detect infections. But in certain cases, festering wounds require prompt medical treatment. Immediately consult festering wounds to the doctor if one or several of the following conditions occur:

• The skin around the festering wound cannot feel anything.
• Blood flows from the wound.
• The festering wound feels very painful.
• The affected limb cannot be moved.
• The inside of the wound is bright red or dark red.
• Swollen wound for more than five days.
• Festering wounds smell bad.
• Abscess widths measuring more than 1 cm.
• Previously, people with abscesses had cancer, diabetes, HIV / AIDS, sickle anemia (sickle cell disease), or peripheral vascular disease.
• People with injuries are users of injecting drug abuse.
• People with injuries are undergoing treatment that emphasizes the immune system, such as chemotherapy.
• High fever.
• People with wounds are pregnant.

With proper treatment, suppurating wounds can heal quickly. It is recommended to immediately treat the wound to prevent the spread of the impact of infection to other members of the body and cause serious complications.