A member asked:

My wife has trouble walking so she sits for long periods of times during the day and sleeps in a seated position. for the past week now she's had an open sore between her buttcheeks. it was small at first but has grown. what is it do you think?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Based on description a pressure ulcer is likely. Local care ( covering the wound) along with frequent repositioning to avoid pressure on the involved area are needed. Let her doc know, home care my be available.

Answered 9/25/2022

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