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

Pressure sores most often form on those parts of the body.

What can I do at home to treat pressure sores?

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

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

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

Pressure sores can cause serious infections, some of which are life-threatening.

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

Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long.

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

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

Patients with paralysis are the most likely to have pressure sores recur.

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

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

Wounds, including pressure sores, should be covered with a waterproof dressing.

Problems such as pressure sores and chest infections are all increased by immobility.

Air can be pumped into mattresses and seat pads to prevent pressure sores.

She tugs at my clothes to remove wrinkles that could cause pressure sores.

A good, nourishing diet with plenty to drink will guard against pressure sores.

Other problems, such as bone, blood, and skin infections, can develop when pressure sores do not heal properly.

Not to mention ordinary things like pressure sores.

I have used the disability living allowance to buy cushions worth £300 that prevent pressure sores.

Only use medicines prescribed by the doctor to treat pressure sores, and follow all instructions carefully.

Excess moisture can irritate or soften skin and lead to pressure sores.