Reducing Wound Pain

If you have a postoperative wound, a serious injury or burn, or a chronic wound, your doctor may recommend medication to relieve pain. Don’t suffer in silence. If your wound is painful, or if a wound that wasn’t painful now begins to bother you, call your doctor. This could be a sign of infection.

For minor wounds, these simple steps can reduce pain:

• Cover the wound to protect it from further injury.
• Change the bandage daily, and keep the wound clean to prevent infection.
• Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to ease initial wound pain. If pain lasts for more than a day or two, consult your doctor.
• For a foot or ankle wound, stay off your feet as much as possible to ease pain and encourage healing. It also helps to elevate the leg when you can.
• Be sure to get plenty of sleep and follow a healthy diet to help your body heal.

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