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Rashes
Rashes in areas of friction
Redness of the skin
Sores or ulcers of the skin
There is a sore
Red spots on skin
Skin erosion
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What is Decubitus Ulcer?
Also known as bedsores, these ulcers form due to extended pressure on skin's pressure points. This condition occurs in patients with prolonged immobility and is common in bedridden patients. Usual pressure points include the lower back and buttocks. Malnourished patients have a higher risk.
Typical Symptoms of Decubitus Ulcer
- Welts appear when skin is scratched or rubbed
- Bedridden with severe difficulty getting up from lying down
- Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots
- Pus-filled blisters or bumps on the skin
- Skin problem on the chest, tummy or back
- Hard or stiff skin
- Areas of irritated or peeling skin
- Back pain or discomfort
Diagnostic Questions for Decubitus Ulcer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Does your skin get red from friction or irritation?
- Are you bedridden and having severe difficulty getting up from lying down?
- Do you have multiple red areas or spots on your skin?
- Do you have pus-filled blisters or bumps on your skin?
- Are there any skin problems on your stomach, chest, or back?
Treatment of Decubitus Ulcer
Regular turning and special cushions can lower the risk for susceptible patients. Once bedsores occur, they are difficult to treat. They may need special dressings or surgical procedures to aid wound healing. The affected tissue or area is at risk of infection and can lead to hospitalization for antibiotics. Patients may need surgery to help treat infection and promote healing.
Reviewed By:
Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Pulmonology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine)
Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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