Bed Sore problem

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Bed Sore problem

Asked for Male, 64 Years

Father is having bed sore in buttock area. He is bedridden from multiple problems . I think its in stage 2 We are using air mattress . Position change etc. Started using hydrogel AM . What else treatment required . kindly advise

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Dr. Biswajit Tandi

General Surgeon 5 yrs exp Cuttack

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Root cause in your patient is multiple comorbidity conditions. If he has diabetic, then it needs to be checked regularly and controlled it. First you need to control the associated major diseases. Unless it’s controlled, it won’t subside.

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Regular dressing, change positions, mobilise patient if possible

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High protein diets, maintain hygiene,regular consult nearby doctors

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Dr. Ravikiran Andra

General Surgeon 4 yrs exp Bangalore

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Please send me photo of the bed sore. Only then I can comment about further management.

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Dr. Vishnu S Murali

General Surgeon 11 yrs exp Thiruvananthapuram

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Daily dressing..

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Dr. Gnana Sezhian

General Surgeon 7 yrs exp Chennai

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Would u be able to come for a consult online with me .. i can quide u on further management ..

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Dr. Sunil Kumar Kedia Emergency & Critical Care 10 yrs exp Jamshedpur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sunil Kumar Kedia

Emergency & Critical Care 10 yrs exp Jamshedpur

Keep the area moist Prevent further trauma to that area Regular position change Good nutrition Check for local infection if any If increasing degree of bedsores then expert opinion

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As advices above

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