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What to Do If a Wound on Your Leg Won’t Heal

Elderly man sitting on couch at home looking worried about leg pain or wound—possible signs of chronic infection or slow-healing wound. Vital Wound Care provides in-home wound care in Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Mesquite.

“I Thought It Would Heal on Its Own
Now It’s Getting Worse”

It’s not uncommon for people to ignore a wound for a while. At first, it might just look like a small sore or scratch. You figure it’ll heal with time. But as days go by, it starts to change. The wound might get bigger. You start to notice a smell. Maybe it leaks a little. Then a lot.

That’s when concern kicks in. But still going to the ER isn’t something you want to do unless it’s truly urgent.

Chronic infected leg wound with redness, swelling, and skin breakdown on lower shin—example of a non-healing wound that may require professional in-home wound care in Las Vegas from Vital Wound Care.

Signs Your Wound Might Be Infected

If your wound isn’t healing or is getting worse, these are signs it may be infected:

-Swelling or redness around the area
-Pus or yellowish fluid leaking out
-Strong or unpleasant odor
-Pain or warmth around the wound
-The wound is growing in size
-Feeling tired, sluggish, or feverish

Cartoon of people waiting in line outside an emergency room—illustrating long ER wait times and the need for alternative in-home wound care options in Las Vegas from Vital Wound Care.

Do I Need to Go to the ER?

Not necessarily. Unless the wound is extremely infected, bleeding heavily, or you're experiencing a fever or chills, you may not need to go to the ER.

Many people don’t know this but there are wound care providers who can come to your home and treat the wound there.

What Kind of Doctor Treats Wounds?

There are specialists called wound care providers they’re doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses trained specifically to treat wounds that don’t heal properly.

They treat:
-Diabetic ulcers
-Pressure sores
-Infected surgical wounds
-Chronic leg wounds
-Burns and more

Some even offer mobile care and will visit you at home so you don’t have to deal with the hospital.

Before

Severe necrotic foot wound with black eschar, infection, and tissue damage—advanced diabetic ulcer at risk of amputation, treated by Vital Wound Care with in-home wound care in Las Vegas.

After

We treated this patient at home and fully healed the wound within 8 weeks preventing amputation.

When Should I Call for Help?

If your wound has:

-Stayed open for more than a week
-Started leaking or smelling
-Grown in size
-Or just doesn’t look right…

Then it’s time to get help. The longer you wait, the more serious it can become. Some wounds can even lead to amputation if left untreated.

Vital Wound Care Comes to You

At Vital Wound Care, our team of nurse practitioners brings expert wound care directly to your home.We serve Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Mesquite, and we treat all kinds of chronic wounds. Whether you’re dealing with a diabetic sore, a leg wound, or an infection that won’t go away we’re here to help.

-Covered by Medicare and other Major Insurances
-No referral needed
-Appointments within 24–48 hours
-We handle all paperwork and physician coordination

Khadija Billali Azzat and Gina Balgoyen—founders and providers at Vital Wound Care—standing confidently in clinic hallway. Expert wound care nurse practitioners serving Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Mesquite with in-home treatment.

Get Help Before It Gets Worse

You don’t have to wait until things get bad. You don’t have to go to the ER. And you don’t have to figure this out on your own.
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Call us at 702-899-0100 or fill out our quick form to schedule a visit.

Let’s help you or your loved one start healing today at home.

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