Anatomy & Body Systems
Cellular Components:
- Platelets
- White blood cells
- Fibroblasts
- Endothelial cells
- Keratinocytes
Tissue Types:
- Skin/dermis
- Connective tissue
- Muscle
- Bone
- Blood vessels
Types & Classifications
- Wound healing (skin)
- Bone healing (fractures)
- Tendon healing
- Nerve healing
- Muscle healing
- Mild delay (slightly prolonged)
- Moderate delay (significantly prolonged)
- Severe delay (chronic non-healing)
Causes & Root Factors
- Infection
- Poor blood supply
- Tissue hypoxia
- Foreign bodies
- Mechanical stress
- Radiation damage
- Diabetes
- Malnutrition
- Immune suppression
- Circulatory disorders
- Age
- Medications
Risk Factors
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Poor nutrition
- Advanced age
- Obesity
- Steroid use
Signs & Characteristics
Warning Signs
- No improvement in 2 weeks
- Increasing wound size
- Signs of infection
- Ongoing drainage
- Pain
Conventional Treatments
- Infection control
- Blood sugar management
- Nutritional support
- Improving circulation
- Removing barriers
Integrative Treatments
- Arnica (trauma)
- Symphytum (bone healing)
- Calendula (skin healing)
- Wound healing herbs
- Blood-purifying treatments
- Rasayana therapy
- Protein supplementation
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
- Arginine
Self Care
- Proper wound care
- Nutrition optimization
- Smoking cessation
- Blood sugar control
Prevention
- Pre-optimization before surgery
- Good nutrition
- Managing conditions
Prognosis
- Depends on cause
- Most improve with treatment
- Chronic cases require ongoing care
FAQ
Vitamin C, zinc, and protein are most important. B vitamins and vitamin A also support healing.
Address underlying causes, optimize nutrition, manage stress, follow wound care instructions.
Last Updated: 2026-03-10 Healers Clinic - Transformative Integrative Healthcare Contact: +971 56 274 1787