But for some, it can become a serious medical issue requiring specialized care and extensive treatment.

If you have wounds that havent improved in four weeks or havent completed healing in eight weeks, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospitals wound care program can help.

An individualized treatment plan is then developed to stimulate healthy tissue growth.

Our wound nurses support and educate patients and caregivers to continue wound care at home.

In addition, we may provide resources for lifestyle adjustments to help with wound healing.

Patients continue seeing their primary doctor for all other health care needs.

Since troublesome wounds are often associated with other underlying medical conditions, we provide the multi-disciplinary treatment you need to get better.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers 100 percent oxygen to patients through a pressurized chamber; room air contains about 21 percent oxygen.

The combination of high pressure and pure oxygen increases the concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream, permeating deep into body tissues to promote healing.

Patients with long-standing wounds typically need 20 to 25 treatments over the course of several weeks.

With your permission, our specialists will maintain ongoing communication with your doctor and provide progress reports on your condition in regard to your wound treatment only.

Please check with your insurance company for outpatient and physician coverage allowed with your plan.

Dr. Katwala Dmg