What happens to your body after a gunshot wound?
What happens to your body after a gunshot wound?
Gunshot wounds – aftercare. You may have bullet pieces that remain in your body. Often these cannot be removed without causing more damage. Scar tissue will form around these remaining pieces, which may cause ongoing pain or other discomfort. You may have an open wound or a closed wound, depending on your injury.
What to do if you have a gunshot wound to the heart?
Keep these tips in mind: Keep the dressing and area around it clean and dry. Take any antibiotics or pain relievers as directed. Gunshot wounds can get infected because material and debris can get pulled into the wound with the bullet. Try to elevate the wound so it is above your heart.
Can a gunshot to the head cause serious injury?
Gunshot wounds can cause serious injury, including: The amount of damage depends on the location of the injury and the speed and type of bullet. Gunshot wounds to the head or body (torso) are likely to cause more damage.
Is it OK to remove dressing from gunshot wound?
There are treatments that can help you feel better. Pain gets worse or does not improve after taking pain relievers. You have bleeding that will not stop after 10 minutes with gentle, direct pressure. Your dressing comes loose before your provider says it is OK to remove it.
Gunshot wounds – aftercare. You may have bullet pieces that remain in your body. Often these cannot be removed without causing more damage. Scar tissue will form around these remaining pieces, which may cause ongoing pain or other discomfort. You may have an open wound or a closed wound, depending on your injury.
Keep these tips in mind: Keep the dressing and area around it clean and dry. Take any antibiotics or pain relievers as directed. Gunshot wounds can get infected because material and debris can get pulled into the wound with the bullet. Try to elevate the wound so it is above your heart.
Gunshot wounds can cause serious injury, including: The amount of damage depends on the location of the injury and the speed and type of bullet. Gunshot wounds to the head or body (torso) are likely to cause more damage.
When to call the doctor for a gunshot wound?
You should also call your doctor if you notice signs of an infection, such as: Increased drainage from the wound Drainage becomes thick, tan, green, or yellow, or smells bad (pus) Your temperature is above 100°F (37.8°C) or higher for more than 4 hours Red streaks appear that lead away from the wound