What are the signs of Wound Infection?
The phrase “signs of Wound Infection” should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Wound Infection that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word “symptoms of Wound Infection” is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Wound Infection. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Wound Infection. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Wound Infection has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Wound Infection signs or Wound Infection symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Wound Infection may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Wound Infection symptoms.
• Drainage is any liquid coming out of the wound or through closed skin. If you notice more drainage than usual, or a change in its color or smell, it could mean you have an infection or that it is getting worse. • Redness, darkening, swelling or warmth of the skin around the wound may be seen. • A bad smell coming from your wound. • Pain can mean you have a worsening infection, especially if the pain is stronger than usual. • You may see new openings in the skin or an increase in wound size. • You may have a fever higher than 101 F or you may feel ‘unwell,’ like when you have the flu.
