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Medical Conditions - Delayed Wound Healing In Older People

Delayed wound healing can be seen in older individuals as the ability to heal wounds decreases with age. Several factors are responsible for this delayed wound healing, such as alterations in immune response, angiogenesis, fibroblast function, and keratinocyte migration.

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Why is my thumb not healing 23 days after corn excision?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am deeply concerned about your worries. Based on your description, your excision site is not healing normally after three weeks.

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Why is my wound not healing after stitch removal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have wound dehiscence (wound opening) after stitch removal.

Why do I feel tired, thirsty, and weak all the time?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your symptoms, you have type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is uncontrolled.

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How to manage chronic wounds in elderly patients?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image and laboratory reports of your mother (attachment removed to protect patient identity). She has an ulcer in her leg on the medial aspect.

What can be the reason for uneven healing of circumcision?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the update and for sharing the photo (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).

Why is there a delay in healing after 17 days of my circumcision?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.

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How long do the delivery stitches take to heal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You had delivered a baby a month ago, so sometimes vaginal episiotomy stitches take time to heal.

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How to manage wound healing in a diabetic patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Chronic wounds, especially in people with diabetes, require careful management to promote healing and prevent complications like infections.

Will kissing a few days after extraction delay healing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I would suggest avoiding any action that can lead to pressure in that area at least for a week after the extraction.

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How does diabetes impact wound healing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about the health problems you are experiencing.

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