Pressure Sores Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
05Jan
Pressure Ulcers are commonly known as Bed sores or Pressure sores. Whenever there is prolonged pressure on the skin, the underlying tissues get damaged and form pressure ulcers. People who are usually bed ridden or sitting on a wheelchair with very less movement develop bed sores.
Symptoms of Bed sores / Pressure Sores:
- Mild swelling
- Pus or pus-like draining
- Change of skin colour
- Change of temperature in that part (cooler/warmer )
- Tenderness of skin