bed sores :(
By gelay07
@gelay07 (588)
Philippines
August 3, 2011 1:59am CST
I have been having bed sores for the past few days. i read you can get bed sores from too much pressure on the skin. I'm wondering why I'm having this since i can usually sit long hours without getting bed sores. i just sat on for like under an hour I can already feel I'm getting sores on the back of my legs. how can i get rid of this discomfort?
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@wildcardria (11)
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3 Aug 11
hi gelay07 :)
Bedsore usually develop when such area of the skin had been exposed to a tremendous amount of pressure for a long time. I suppose the skin at the back of your legs had been disrupted.
I advice to keep that area clean and dry at all times (we don't want to cause infection right there, do we?) and I also would advice you to change your sitting position at the moment while you are experiencing such discomfort. Try to sit with your feet elevated and your knees bended; that way the back of your legs are exposed to open air. Also, changing positions frequently would really help.
If such matters worsen, I would advice you to visit a doctor then.
Cheers,
ria, batteries not included.
@gelay07 (588)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
Ill have my doctors appointment on the 4th wk.of this month. As i am writing right now, i could feel some discomfort again although I havent seated less than an hour. i keep moving my lower extremities for a comfy position. my legs are dry and clean since i usually wear shorts. tnx for your time, really appreciate it.
