Prevent problems like pressure sores and know when you need to call a doctor.

They can also develop pressure sores on the elbows and other joints.

In some cases, complications from pressure sores can be life-threatening.

Mr. Reeve's own problems with pressure sores show how difficult they can be.

This is by far the most common cause of pressure sores.

People at greatest risk for getting pressure sores are those who:

The risk for pressure sores continues even after coming home from the hospital or nursing home.

A higher body temperature puts extra stress on areas of the skin that may already be at risk for pressure sores.

What can I do at home to treat pressure sores?

What about real care, such as turning them before they get pressure sores?

The next thing to watch out for is bed sores.

Get out of bed or you'll have bed sores to add to your happiness.

"I sat there and watched them with bed sores," he said.

Esther's sister told reporters that her sister's body was covered with bed sores.

There were bed sores that went to the bone.

Hospital workers also move patients and use special mattresses to prevent bed sores.

If nurses are busy, we turn patients in their beds to prevent bed sores.

His parents took photographs of his body covered with bed sores.

But the bed sores are healing, he is exercising his knees and was enthusiastic.

Maybe the nurses hadn't even turned her- bed sores were a real danger in paralyzed patients.