Symptoms of infection and inflammation

summary

A lot of people don't pay attention to it, don't pay attention to it and don't deal with it when they are just injured. Cause wound infection, inflammation. Originally, as long as you apply some ointment, you can do well. Later, you have to go to a doctor for treatment, avoid eating, take medicine and so on. Therefore, if we pay more attention to nursing after the injury, we may be able to save a lot of trouble later. Symptoms of infection and inflammation? Let's get to know.

Symptoms of infection and inflammation

1. Swelling. This is one of the most common symptoms of infection. Although some swelling is normal, if it lasts for a long time, and there are red and fever, it means that your wound swelling is caused by infection.

2. Lymphatic infection. When the wound is infected, it may cause lymphatic infection. If this infection is not treated quickly, it will lead to serious consequences, and even threaten your life. Because it may cause septicemia, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

3. Discharge no matter what type of discharge is, it is a symptom of wound infection. This kind of discharge is called purulent and cloudy. It has a very bad smell, which makes people feel more annoying. This situation is caused by some dead skin cells, white blood cells and bacteria, which is a manifestation of the body trying to drive away bacteria.

matters needing attention

1. You can clean it and change the dressing regularly. 2. If the infection is more serious, it needs timely application of anti infective drugs for symptomatic treatment, and symptomatic conditioning under the guidance of doctors. 3. Avoid spicy, greasy and irritating food, which may inflame the wound. 4. Pay attention to the hygiene of the wound, avoid getting wet and change the dressing regularly. 5. If the wound is large, reduce the activity as far as possible to prevent the wound from tearing again and affecting the healing.