A swollen wound can be part of healing—or a warning sign of infection. Learn why wounds swell, common causes, and when swelling needs medical care. Swelling around a wound is one of the most common changes people notice during healing. A cut, scrape, or surgical incision may look puffy, tight, or raised, especially in the […]
Your wound won’t heal after surgery? Learn symptoms of why a wound won’t heal after stitches, warning signs of infection, and when to seek medical care. Most surgical incisions and stitched wounds follow a predictable healing pattern. The edges close. Swelling gradually decreases. Tenderness improves. Within a few weeks, the area begins to look and […]
Why is your burn not healing? Learn common causes, warning signs, and when delayed burn healing may signal infection or require medical care. Most minor burns should show steady improvement over time. Redness fades, pain decreases, and new skin gradually forms. When a burn fails to heal or appears to worsen, it often signals that […]
Burning feet at night can be caused by nerve damage, circulation problems, or diabetes. Learn why it happens and when burning feet can lead to diabetic foot wounds. A burning sensation in the feet at night can be uncomfortable, distracting, and even frightening. Many people describe it as tingling, stinging, aching, or feeling like their feet […]
In this blog, we will discuss pressure ulcers, and although some may not first recognize the words “pressure ulcer”, most of us know the term “bedsore”, and that is exactly what a pressure ulcer is. Identifying risk factors and knowing what to do about them can prevent problems further down the road. Pressure ulcers are […]
Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most serious and common complications of diabetes, affecting 15% of diabetes patients. They affect millions of people worldwide and are a leading cause of infection, hospitalization, and lower-limb amputation. Early awareness of diabetic foot ulcer symptoms—and understanding why these ulcers persist—is essential for prevention and effective treatment. Understanding […]
Written by Alyssa Fitzpatrick The Solution Wounddock.com is not just the brainchild of founder Adam Daniels– it began with a problem, a solution, and a vision. After many years and experiences in the world of treating patients in the field of chronic wound care, he realized that although the American health care system had some […]
Overview of Venous Leg Ulcers In this blog, we will discuss venous leg ulcers- what they look like, what they are, how they form and what to do about them. Like many of the conditions we discuss in these blogs, it’s important to discuss any questions and concerns with your doctor. Definition and General Information […]
Signs of Infected Wounds In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the normal timeline for wound healing and what that looks like. Now we’re going to talk about identifying when a wound doesn’t heal like it should, what your body is telling you, and the risk factors that come into play during the process. Early identification signs […]
How Bed Sores Start and Why They Worsen
May 30, 2026