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bed sores - sores caused by persistent pressure on body parts Definition for bed sores Bedsores, more properly known as pressure ulcers or decubitus, are lesions caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas. more Bedsores, more properly known as pressure ulcers or decubitus, are lesions caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas. Although completely treatable if found early, without medical attention, bedsores can become life-threatening. less some common symptoms pain in skin pus draining from skin pus draining from under cast ulcer(s) on body some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 7 diagnoses sunburn cellulitis chemical burn burns lymphangitis electrical injuries brown recluse spider bite   more do i have 'bed sores'? 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Being pulled across bed sheets or other surfaces (friction burns) ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/pressur...   www.webmd.com - summary Pressure Ulcers (Also Called 'Bed Sores', 'Decubitus Ulcers', 'Diabetic Ulcers', 'Foot Ulcers' ... pressure ulcer (also called a bed sore, pressure sore, or decubitus ulcer) is an ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Pressure_Ulcers/hic_Pressure_Ulcers.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Information on mattresses and health on MedicineNet.com You may be tempted to invest in one of the newer ... that these beds are made to prevent bed sores in people who can not move by ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52469   www.medicinenet.com - summary Pressure ulcer (bedsore) Bedsores (Decubitus Ulcers) - Bedsores (Decubitus Ulcers) Description - Bed... Pressure Sores or Pressure Ulcers - Pressure Sores Develop from Living with... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/007071prv.htm   adam.about.com - summary Living With a Spinal Cord Injury-Pressure Sores Pressure sores (bed sores) are an injury to the skin and underlying tissue. ... The sore usually is not painful at this stage, due to significant tissue damage. ... http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/living-with-a-spinal-cord-injury-pressure-sores   www.webmd.com - summary Living With a Spinal Cord Injury - Yahoo! Health The spinal cord carries messages between the brain and the rest ... Pressure Sores. Pressure sores (bed sores) are an injury to the skin and underlying tissue. ... http://health.yahoo.com/other-other/living-with-a-spinal-cor...   health.yahoo.com - summary Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2008 - MedicineNet - Health and Medical ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to ... 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For people confined to bed, sheets should be changed frequently to make sure ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/au/print/sec18/ch205/ch205a.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cerebral hypoxia The term cerebral hypoxia technically refers to lack of oxygen ... (pneumonia), improper nutrition, bed sores, and clots in the veins (deep vein thrombosis) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001435.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Fungal Nail Infections-Topic Overview Learn more about a fungal nail infection. ... Over time, the infection can cause permanent damage to your nail or nail bed. ... 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Bedsores -- sores on the skin caused by lying in bed too long. ... http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/brochure/gloss.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary WebMD Health A-Z - Find reliable health and medical information on ... Find a comprehensive index of trusted health and medical information. It is your ultimate ... Go to Work or Stay in Bed? 10 Sore Throat Remedies That Work ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/health-topics/ba-be.htm   www.webmd.com - summary Psoriasis: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Psoriatic nails may become loose and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis) ... The sores are covered by a fine scale and aren't as thick as typical plaques are. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/psoriasis/DS00193/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Problems Due to Hospitalization, Hospital Care, THE MERCK MANUAL OF ... Staying in bed can make muscles and the tissues around them (ligaments and tendons) stiff. ... Pressure sores can begin to form in as few as 2 hours. ... http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/sec2/ch11/ch11d.html   www.merck.com - summary Pressure Sores-Symptoms Pressure sores usually develop on the skin over a bony area where there is less ... for Painful Cold Sores. 12 Skin Problems: Is ... Controlling Cold Sores ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/pressure-sores-symptoms   www.webmd.com - summary Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) - Autoimmune Nerve Disorder - Causes ... Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) - an autoimmune disease of the nervous system due to damage of the myelin ... such as pneumonia or bed sores. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/guillain-barre_syndrome/page4.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Hip Fracture - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health A hip fracture is more than a broken bone. ... such as pneumonia, blood clots, and bed sores. These things may happen because you have to stay in bed so long. ... http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-overview/hip-fractur...   health.yahoo.com - summary Talk:Bedsore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... in the body and may cause bed sores, should be to lay the person on ... To heal bed sores, clean thoroughly with spirit, expose to Infra-red Rays for a ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Bedsore   en.wikipedia.org - summary Cold Sores Basics Cold sores are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and ... Go to Work or Stay in Bed? 10 Sore Throat Remedies That Work. Too Many Bathroom Trips? ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cold-sores?page=%0D%0A   www.webmd.com - summary Staph Infection Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Staph Infection glossary includes a list of Staph Infection related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com ... Bedsore: See: Bed sore. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/staph_infection/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Index: BE: Merck Manual Home Edition see Pressure sores. Bed-wetting (enuresis) Symptoms: Causes. Bed-Wetting. Beef tapeworm ... Mouth Sores: Inflammatory disorders. Bejel. Bejel, Yaws, and Pinta ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index/ind_be.html   www.merck.com - summary Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living ... Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information ... Bed-wetting. Bedbugs. Bedsores (See: Bedsores (pressure sores)) Bedsores (pressure sores) ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/DiseaseListPage/DiseaseListPage/LETTER=B   www.mayoclinic.com - summary WebMD Common Health Topics A-Z - Find reliable health and medical ... Find a comprehensive index of trusted health and medical information. ... Go to Work or Stay in Bed? 10 Sore Throat Remedies That Work. Could It Be Depression? ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/common-topics/h.htm   www.webmd.com - summary Stroke A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain, ... to prevent complications related to stroke, like infections and bed sores. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000726trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Oral Herpes Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. ... Go to Work or Stay in Bed? 10 Sore Throat Remedies That Work. Too Many Bathroom Trips? ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/oral-herpes?page=2   www.webmd.com - summary Bad Bug Bites Pictures Slideshow: Identify Bugs and Their Bites on ... Watch this slideshow of bad bugs and insect pictures. 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Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and ... between bone and a surface such as a wheelchair or bed, blood flow is restricted. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bedsores/DS00570/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Impetigo: Causes - MayoClinic.com ... that cause impetigo when you come into contact with the sores of someone ... or with items they've touched, such as clothing, bed linen, towels and even toys. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/impetigo/DS00464/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 28, Rehabilitation ... motion, which commonly becomes restricted after a stroke or prolonged bed rest. ... pain, reduce functional abilities, and predispose patients to pressure sores. ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec3/ch28/ch28c.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Nail Problems and Injuries-Topic Overview Minor fingernail and toenail problems are common. At one time or another, almost everyone has ... Separation from the nail bed. ... Controlling Cold Sores ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/nail-pr...   www.webmd.com - summary General Public, Adult Disease | CDC Group B Strep Group B Strep Prevention (GBS, baby strep, Group B streptococcal bacteria) ... mellitus; liver disease; history of stroke; history of cancer; or bed sores. ... http://www.cdc.gov/groupBstrep/general/gen_public_adult.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Mattress - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Neolithic period: The mattress and bed are invented. ... which include features like frequently changing pressure to prevent bed sores. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattress   en.wikipedia.org - summary www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/guide/aids-care?page=17 Bedsores -- sores on the skin caused by lying in bed too long. ... Eczema -- a skin condition with itching, sores, redness, and scaling of the skin. ... http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/guide/aids-care?page=17   www.webmd.com - summary Muehrcke Lines of the Fingernails Muehrcke lines are paired, white, transverse lines that signify an abnormality in the vascular bed of the nail. ... Controlling Cold Sores ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/muehrke-li...   www.webmd.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetes foot care Wear socks to bed if your feet are cold. ... sores, changes, or signs of infection to your doctor immediately. Report all blisters, bruises, cuts, sores, or ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003937.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Discovery Health :: HealthDay :: Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions Mistakes resulted in 238,337 preventable deaths from 2004-06, survey finds ... types of medical errors were bed sores, failure to rescue, and post-operative ... http://health.discovery.com/news/healthscout/article.html?ar...   health.discovery.com - summary Introduction: Spinal Cord Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition Pressure sores: Nurses inspect the person's skin daily, keep the skin dry and ... When necessary, a special bed called a Stryker frame is used. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch093/ch093a.html   www.merck.com - summary Pressure Sores - Home Treatment - Yahoo! Health Most pressure sores develop when you or a person you are caring for is hospitalized or confined to a chair or bed. You can take steps to prevent pressure sores. ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-treatment/pressure-so...   health.yahoo.com - summary Spinal Cord Injury: Treatments and Rehabilitation Causes, Symptoms ... Chronic pain management and support group dealing with Fibromyalgia, degenerative ... dysreflexia, bed sores (pressure sores), chronic pain, bladder and bowel ... http://www.medicinenet.com/spinal_cord_injury_treatments_and...   www.medicinenet.com - summary show more 1  2