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Bed sore
A bed sore is an injury to the skin, and tissues beneath the skin, caused by pressure. They can range from a stage one pressure sore (tender, red and does not blanch) to stage four (an open wound extending down to the bone). Early stage pressure sores can respond to off-loading, while deep ulcers require debridement, dressing changes and sometime surgery.
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 34-year old asked:
Why does a bed sore form?
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What can heal a bed sore?
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What are the signs of a bed sore?
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What happens after a bed sore bursts?
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What's the medical term for a bed sore?
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A 44-year old asked:
What supplies do I need to treat a bed sore?
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A 35-year old asked:
What's the best way to deal 3rd degree bed sore?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: bed sore?
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A 46-year old asked:
How long does a person have to lie in bed for before getting a bed sore?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Is there a quick and efficient way to safely and comfortably heal a bed sore on the butt?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is a stage 4 bed sore?
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A 55-year old male asked:
How do you treat a head bed sore?
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A 33-year old asked:
What does it mean if my bed sore is bleeding?
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A 42-year old asked:
What is the treatment for bed sore?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the best treatment for a bed sore?
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A 29-year old asked:
What is the best thing to prevent a bed sore?
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A member asked:
How long does a bed sore on the hip take to heal?
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A 39-year old asked:
How can you tell the difference between a bed sore or a pimple?
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A 34-year old asked:
How do you treat a 'bed sore' that is open and penetrating the muscle?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is airbed recommanded for bed sore patient if uncomfortable?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is a good medication for 'bed-sore' of an 80 yr old patient?
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A 38-year old asked:
How can I not feel guilty after my mom developed a bed sore with my caregiving?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What is the medical treatment for bed sore?Sth such a cream?Gel?
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A 30-year old asked:
What are some ways you can cure or treat a bed sore and will the treatment cause pain in the buttocks region?
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A 40-year old asked:
Protein needs, renal disease and bed sore, not on dialysis?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I had a day off from classes & i stayed in bed all day. My left arm is so sore & like the bone inside hurts. Do I have a bed sore?Should I be worried?
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A 40-year old asked:
My aunt has a bed sore on her right butt cheek. Will using donut shaped cushions helpful in relieving the pressure?
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A 44-year old male asked:
I have a open bed sore I'm currently looking for a doctor don't have a doctor right now I was wondering if there's any Wound pump machine that I can get that you would recommend for home use that would cover and drain it to help close the wound?
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A 33-year old asked:
Be put in nursing home whirlpool to help aid healing a bed sore . Would dead sea salt help?
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A male asked:
Stage 5 renal failure, now bed-sore on my left heel, very painful and bleeding sluff, now a very red, sore lump just came out of the blue 2 days ago, ?
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