{"id":1644,"date":"2020-07-03T11:38:53","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T11:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1644"},"modified":"2020-07-10T05:59:01","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T05:59:01","slug":"bedsores-decubitus-ulcers-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bedsores-decubitus-ulcers-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Bedsores (Decubitus Ulcers) &#8211; Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What are\nBedsores (Decubitus Ulcers)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are\ndamaged skin areas that can occur in people who: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Were for long periods confined to bed <\/li><li>Are unable to move for short periods,\nparticularly if they are thin or have diseases of the blood vessels or\nneurological conditions <\/li><li>Using a wheelchair or bedside chair (a chair\nthat lets a patient sit upright next to the bed)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedsores are common in people in hospitals and nursing homes and at home care giving individuals. Bedsores shape where the person&#8217;s body weight squeezes the skin against the bed&#8217;s firm surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedsores are most common in people\nconfined to bed over the hip, neck, lower back, tailbone, shoulder blades,\nelbows and heels. Bedsores appear to occur in people who use a wheelchair on\nthe buttocks and bottoms of the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strain cuts blood flow to the skin momentarily. This causes\ndamage to skin cells. The skin soon starts to show signs of damage until the\nstrain is removed and blood flows back to the skin again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pressure triggering bedsores needn&#8217;t be very serious.\nTypically, as we shift regularly, including while sleeping, our skin is safe\nfrom being injured by pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the\nsymptoms of a decubitus ulcer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every level of a decubitus ulcer has different symptoms. Depending\non the stage, you may have any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin discoloration<\/li><li>Pain in the affected area<\/li><li>Infection<\/li><li>Open skin<\/li><li>Skin that doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lighten to the touch<\/li><li>Skin that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s softer or firmer than the\nsurrounding skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What causes\nbedsores?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedsores are injuries caused by excessive and unrelieved pressure\nthat, due to loss of mobility and blood circulation (i.e., bedridden), damages\nthe skin and underlying tissue. When you have to sit or lie for extended\nperiods, the seat or bed surface places undue pressure on your body&#8217;s bony\nprominences or pressure points. Specific pressure points on the body include\nthe tail bone (sacrum), parts of the hip bone, ankle and heel. Less popular\nlocations include the knees, spine, ribs and head back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressure sores may also lead from friction caused by rubbing the\nskin against another surface, or when two layers of skin meet on each other,\ntravelling in opposite directions and causing damage to the tissue underlying\nit. This can happen while you&#8217;re being moved from a bed to a stretcher or\nfalling in a chair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excessive humidity that softens the skin and decreases its\nresistance can also cause pressure sores. This can occur with excessive\nperspiration and with urinary or faecal incontinence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors which are written below the place you at greater risk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Age over 65 years<\/li><li>Immobility<\/li><li>Inactivity<\/li><li>Fecal or urinary incontinence<\/li><li>Poor nutrition<\/li><li>Decreased level of consciousness<\/li><li>Low body weight<\/li><li>Smoking<\/li><li>Corticosteroid use<\/li><li>Dry skin<\/li><li>Impaired sensation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical conditions like as the following will may put you at risk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anaemia<\/li><li>Infections<\/li><li>Edema<\/li><li>Diabetes Mellitus<\/li><li>Stroke<\/li><li>Dementia<\/li><li>Alcoholism<\/li><li>Fractures<\/li><li>Cancer Malignancies<\/li><li>Peripheral Arterial Disease<\/li><li>Venous Insufficiency<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bedsores-decubitus-ulcers-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Risk_factors\" title=\"Risk factors\">Risk factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bedsores-decubitus-ulcers-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_are_the_complications_of_bedsores\" title=\"What are the complications of bedsores?\">What are the complications of bedsores?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bedsores-decubitus-ulcers-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bedsores-decubitus-ulcers-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Last_wordsaE%C2%A6\" title=\"Last words\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\">Last words\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your risk of developing bedsores is higher if you have difficulty\nmoving and can&#8217;t change position easily while seated or in bed. Risk factors\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Immobility. This may be attributed to poor\nfitness, damage to the spinal cord and other causes.<\/li><li>Incontinence. Skin becomes more vulnerable\nwith extended exposure to urine and stool.<\/li><li>Lack of sensory perception. Spinal cord\ninjuries, neurological disorders and other conditions can result in a loss of\nsensation. An inability to feel pain or discomfort can result in not being\naware of warning signs and the need to change position.<\/li><li>Poor nutrition and hydration. Within their\neveryday diets, people need enough fluids, calories, carbohydrates, vitamins\nand minerals to maintain healthy skin and avoid tissue breakdown.<\/li><li>Medical conditions which affect the flow of\nblood. Health problems which can affect blood flow, such as diabetes and\nvascular disease, can increase the risk of tissue damage such as bedsores.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_complications_of_bedsores\"><\/span>What are the complications of bedsores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a bedsore develops, it can take days, months, or even years\nto heal. It can get infected too, causing fever and chills. Infected bedsore\ncan take a long time to clear up. It can also cause mental confusion, rapid\nheartbeat, and generalized weakness as the infection spreads through your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with excellent medical and nursing care, bed sores,\nparticularly among vulnerable patients, can be difficult to prevent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easier to avoid bedsores than to treat them, but that can be\ndifficult too. Tips for raising the risk of developing sore on a bed include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Moving the patient for wheelchair users at\nleast every 15 minutes, and every 2 hours for bed users<\/li><li>Daily skin inspections<\/li><li>Keeping the skin healthy and dry<\/li><li>Maintaining good nutrition, to enhance\noverall health and wound healing<\/li><li>Quitting smoking<\/li><li>Exercises, even if they have to be performed\nin bed, will support because they improve the circulation. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients should notify their health care worker or doctor of any\npotential sores in the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A physiotherapist can advise about the most suitable positions to\navoid pressure sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_wordsaE%C2%A6\"><\/span>Last words\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>KayaWell is a platform to pair you with holistic health experts\nvia different-2 channels. 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