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A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight. This often happens if you use a wheelchair or you are bedridden, even for a short period of t... |
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Symptoms
Pressure sores are categorized by severity, from Stage I (earliest signs) to Stage IV (worst: Stage I: A reddened are...
Causes
These factors increase the risk for pressure ulcers: Being bedridden or in a wheelchair; Fragile skin; Having a chron...
Tests
Physical examination , medical history, and patient and caregiver observations are the basis of diagnosis. Special at...
Treatments
Once a pressure ulcer is identified, steps must be taken immediately: Relieve the pressure on that area. Use pillows,...
Alternative Therapies
Zinc and vitamins A, C, E, and B complex help skin repair injuries and stay healthy, but large doses of vitamins or m...
Complications
Bedsores can usually be cured, but about 60,000 deaths a year are attributed to complications caused by bedsores. Bed...
Prevention
If bedridden or immobile with diabetes, circulation problems, incontinence, or mental disabilities, you should be che...
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