Ailments and Situations - Ulcer - Symptoms and Signs - Bedsore |
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Generally, bedsores cause pain and itching. You may not feel any discomfort at all, however, if your senses are dull due to nerve damage or medication. Bedsores are categorized into six different stages, depending on severity: Stage 1: A sore has not yet formed, the skin is still unbroken, but has become red.Stage 2: Skin becomes red and swollen, and often blisters. The most superficial layers of skin begin to die. Stage 3: Skin has broken exposing the deeper layers of skin to the external environment. Stage 4: Sore extends through the skin and into subcutaneous fat and muscle. Stage 5: Sore has severely damaged the muscle. Stage 6: Bone is exposed, is often damaged, and sometimes infected. |
