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Pain is a clinical symptom associated with the inflammation phase of wound healing [1], where it is expected to be proportional to severity [2] or intensified by infection [3].

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Healthy vs. Infected Wounds: A Clinician's Guide - Net Health nethealth.com Net Health 3 facts

referenceInfected wounds exhibit specific clinical characteristics: delayed healing or wound breakdown, friable or discolored granulation tissue, purulent drainage (yellow or green with potential foul odor), increased tissue hardening (induration), increased pain and tenderness, redness/swelling/warmth extending beyond wound margins, and potential systemic symptoms like fever, chills, or malaise.

claimThe inflammation phase of wound healing is marked by expected symptoms of redness, swelling, warmth, and pain.

claimIn normal wound healing, redness is localized, warmth is mild, swelling decreases progressively, and pain is proportional to the wound severity and diminishes over time.