What are the Major Causes of Bed Sores?

Bedsores most often develop when constant pressure pinches tiny blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin. When skin is deprived of oxygen and nutrients for as little as an hour, areas of tissue can die and bedsores can form. Slight rubbing or friction against the skin can cause minor pressure ulcers. They can also develop when a patient stretches or bends blood vessels by slipping into a different position in a bed or chair. Urine, feces, or other moisture increases the risk of skin infection, and people who are unable to move or recognize internal cues to shift
position have a greater than average risk of developing bedsores. Other risk factors include:

• Malnutrition
• Anemia (lack of red blood cells)
• Diuse atrophy (muscle loss or weakness from lack of use) 
• Infection.

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