What Are Bed Sores and How to Prevent Them?

Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are areas of damage and breakdown of the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure. Learn about the causes, prevention and treatment of bed sores, as well as the risks and symptoms associated with them and how to care for someone with them.

Getting Rid of Bed Sores: Prevention and Treatment

Learn how to prevent and treat bed sores through changing positions regularly, using a pressure-relieving mattress or cushion, keeping the skin clean and dry, eating a healthy, balanced diet, using antibiotics to treat infection, and seeking professional medical help.

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