Failure to heal

What does "Failure to heal" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Failure to heal" in medicine refers to a situation where a person's body does not recover or mend as expected after an injury, surgery, or illness. This could be due to various reasons such as poor nutrition, underlying health conditions, or complications during recovery. It could involve wounds not closing, broken bones not mending, or diseases not improving despite treatment. Essentially, it's when the body doesn't bounce back the way it should.

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