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Medical Conditions - Bed Sore Management

Bedsores are ulcers formed due to prolonged pressure placed on the skin. It restricts blood flow to the affected region of the skin. It gets reduced by reducing stress on the affected area, and taking antibiotics.

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How to perform wound care for stage 4 pressure ulcer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. This is a bedsore seen in bedridden patients, so proper precautions and care are required.

My bedridden grandma has redness in lower back. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing your attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is a grade 2 bed sore.

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How to manage bed sores in bed ridden individuals?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern.

Can the application of Povidone iodine ointment and vitamin C supplements aid in curing bedsores?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. It seems to be a pressure-related bed sore (an ulcerative form of erosion). To prevent further issues, avoid friction and pressure on the site.

My brother became paraplegic after he met with an accident. Can it be cured?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, natural body healing is the only way at present for paraplegia and spinal cord recovery.

My 96-year-old grandmother has a cough and fever. What medications can we give her?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your grandmother seems to be bedridden for quite some time as she has developed bedsores.

What can a patient do to avoid bedsores?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the image you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patients' identity), and it suggests a bedsore.

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