Can Healed Scars Hurt?
In the Early Stages, Scar Tissue Isn't Always Painful. This Is Because Nerves in the Area May Have Been Destroyed Along with Healthy Body Tissues. but over...
In the early stages, scar tissue isn't always painful. This is because nerves in the area may have been destroyed along with healthy body tissues. But over time, scar tissue may become painful as nerve endings regenerate.
How long does it take for a scar to stop hurting?
Inflammation: In the first phase the body tries to heal the skin wound by a process of inflammation. During this time the scar will be swollen, tender and red. This phase can last up to two weeks.
Can scar tissue hurt months after surgery?
Patients with scar tissue pain typically complain of neuropathic pain, during which continuous pain is present, alternating with spontaneous attacks of stabbing pain in the scar area. This pain can sometimes occur after a complaint-free period lasting some months postoperatively.
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