Search Results for: bedsores

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  How to Prevent Bedsores: Tips for Managing Pain

  September 23, 2015

  Bedsores happen when the skin breaks down from constant pressure. They happen to people with limited mobility or may occur in skin folds.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: bedsores, pressure sores, pressure ulcer

  

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  Draining Nonhealing Wounds with Vacuum-Assisted Closure

  October 3, 2022

  If you have a wound that won't heal, your doctor may recommend vacuum-assisted closure. Find out more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Wound Care

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• Article - 2 Minute Read

  Bed Sore Treatment: Home Remedies for Bed Sores

  April 19, 2022

  Bed sores are caused by prolonged pressure along the skin that prevents healthy blood flow. Discover bed sore treatment options.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Skin Care

  Tagged with: bed sores, decubitus ulcers, pressure sore, pressure sores

  

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