Patient education is an important component of every treatment plan to help promote long-term recovery, prevent complications, enhance overall well-being, and improve quality of life. Your active participation plays a significant role in successful wound healing.
To promote effective healing:
- Increase your protein intake and/or supplement your diet with protein powder
- Take daily multivitamins with zinc and vitamin C
- Stay hydrated
- Quit smoking
- Manage your blood sugar level (for diabetic patients)
- Avoid pressure and friction on wounds
- Wear specially prescribed shoes or boots
- Elevate your legs to prevent swelling
- Wear compression stockings as advised
- Monitor wounds for signs and symptoms of infection
To monitor for infection, let your doctor know if you are experiencing:
- Pus drainage
- Redness around the wound
- Unusual odor
- Uncontrollable pain
- Fever over 100.5°
- Chills
- Generalized weakness
Your Referring Physician
We accept self-referred patients but, if a physician refers you, the referring provider remains an integral part of your care team. At the Advanced Wound Healing Institute, we ensure seamless communication and collaboration to optimize your treatment plan and overall well-being.