Health Talk

Wounds are the breaking of a tissue resulting to unavoidable circumstances. Bleeding and pain in the affected area are common feeling when a person is wounded. People who are active like athletes, toddlers, and children get wounded more often but anyone can get a wound. When a wound heals, it leaves a scar in the affected area deforming your skin.

There are many types of wounds that may cause us to bleed. Punctures, lacerations, splinters, cuts and other forms of accidental wounds can pose serious health threat especially when not treated immediately and properly.

A wound when not treated immediately can cause infections or severe bleeding. Bacterias can penetrate the body such as the tetanus bacteria which can affect the brain and the spinal cord. Another deadly virus is the rabies from animal bite. Proper knowledge about these infections can save more lives.

Below are simple tips on how treat a wound effectively and properly.

Treat the wound asap
For open wound like cuts or animal bite, wash the wound with soap and clean water immediately. Find a clean cloth and apply it to the affected area and put more pressure to stop the bleeding. If there is an available anti-bacterial agent like alcohol or betadine, apply it after washing the wound. Then go to the nearest hospital for medical treatment.

Never touch the open wound with dirty hands
Touching a wound with unclean hands can can you infections like pus formation, inflammation and fever. Clean your hand first before washing or touching your wound.

Always carry a band aid or a clean bandage with you
For small wounds and scratches, a band aid or a clean bandage will come in handy. Getting wounded can occur in any places so be sure to have band aids with you in the car or in your purse.

Don't seal a puncture wound
Sealing a puncture wound will prevent virus from getting out of your body. The best way is to rinse the wound with water with soap to wash out bacterias in the blood. Then get medical help.

Seek medical help
If a would reaches an artery, vein or cuts a muscle, it is always advisable to seek medical help. Go to the nearest hospital to properly treat your wound effectively.

Wounds are not to be tolerated or ignored. It can cause serious health risk if gotten worst. Treat it on its very first sign.

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