In life, we may accidentally get injured or have a wound after surgery, and the continued exudate from the wound may cause concern. However, understanding the natural healing process of wounds can help us deal with this situation more effectively.

The natural healing process of wounds

The natural wound healing process is a complex and delicate response of the body to injury and generally occurs in several stages:

1. Coagulation phase (hemostasis phase): When the skin is damaged, the body immediately activates the hemostasis mechanism. Platelets gather at the wound to form a thrombus, and the blood coagulates to prevent further bleeding. After the wound is injured, it will go through the coagulation phase and the inflammation phase. Exudate often continues to increase, which is particularly obvious in these two phases.

2. Inflammatory phase: This phase usually begins within a few hours of the wound and lasts for several days. The body releases chemicals that attract white blood cells to the injured area to remove dead cells and bacteria. Typical symptoms of the inflammatory phase include redness, swelling, pain, heat, and limited function.

3. Proliferative phase (repair phase): After the inflammatory phase, the wound enters the proliferative phase, which can last from a few days to a few weeks. The body begins to produce collagen and form a new extracellular matrix, which promotes wound contraction and the growth of new tissue. Scar tissue may form in wounds at this stage.

4. Maturation (Remodeling Phase): Finally, the wound enters the maturation phase, which may last for several months or even years. New collagen is reorganized, making the scar stronger and more elastic. Although the scar may never completely return to its original skin state, it will usually become flatter and softer over time.

How to deal with the inflammatory exudative phase?

(1) Keep the affected area clean and dry to avoid infection; if there is too much exudation, we can intervene by changing the gauze more often, increasing the frequency of changes, and promptly drying the exudate.

(2) Use appropriate medication or physical therapy to relieve symptoms. Moisture-healing silicone gel foam dressings are worth a try.

(3) Take good rest, avoid overwork, and especially protect the wound from secondary trauma.

(4) Eat a light diet and avoid irritating foods

Importance of wound care

Pay close attention to changes in the wound. If self-treatment is ineffective or symptoms worsen, seek medical help in time. Proper daily care can help speed up wound healing. Continuous exudate from the wound is a normal phenomenon in the healing process and there is no need to worry too much. By understanding the physiological process of the wound and taking appropriate care measures, you can promote rapid recovery of the wound. If there is a problem in the wound healing process, timely professional medical intervention is necessary.

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