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I’m sure all of you ever get wound, but how about the treatment of surgical wound. I think you should know abut this basic, so if you ever get it someday (I hope not), you already knew how to care its. All wounds go through several stages of healing, and you may be able to see these changes as they progress. There are tree steps : Inflammation : days 1-5 (not same as infection): reddening, swelling, clear non-smelly discharge and slight pain; Formation of scab : days 5 -14 : a protective covering; Strengthening & flattening of scar tissue – day 14 onwards . The following often occur and are normal: Tingling or slight itching; Slight lumpy feeling as the new tissue forms; Bruising around the wound; Pulling feeling around your stitches. If bleeding occurs when you get home, take a clean tissue or towel and apply firm steady pressure directly on the wound for at least 5 minutes. Repeat this several times but if bleeding does not stop or is increasing, go to your GP or nearest A&E department.  Your stitches should be removed on by your GP practice nurse other. If your practice nurse is removing the stitches, you will have been given a referral letter to take to her. Please book an appointment to see her as soon as you can.  ·         Absorbable stitches -  These will disintegrate over time and will not need removing. This may take several months, and parts of the stitch may be outside the skin. You may need to book an appointment for your practice nurse to check the wound.  ·         Steri-strips / Butterflies - These are strips of adhesive tape. Do not pull them off -they will fall off when their job is done!

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