I am so sorry your mom is going through this. Foul odor is usually a good indicator that infection is present-- so you've been doing a good job at preventing infection. However, it sounds like the wound isn't healing properly due to the lack of circulation its getting. I would suggest your mom seeing a wound specialist as soon as she can. The longer the wound remains open, the more prone she is to getting an infection. Is your mom diabetic? If she is, this could add to why healing is delayed.
I'm sorry that I can't help any more, but the main thing right now is to keep that wound clean and it sounds like you're doing a great job!
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Dear Anon--
I am so sorry your mom is going through this. Foul odor is usually a good indicator that infection is present-- so you've been doing a good job at preventing infection. However, it sounds like the wound isn't healing properly due to the lack of circulation its getting. I would suggest your mom seeing a wound specialist as soon as she can. The longer the wound remains open, the more prone she is to getting an infection. Is your mom diabetic? If she is, this could add to why healing is delayed.
I'm sorry that I can't help any more, but the main thing right now is to keep that wound clean and it sounds like you're doing a great job!
January 6, 2011 - 6:01pmThis Comment
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