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Pressure ulcers commonly develop over bony prominences. Early features of superficial lesions are shiny, erythematous changes over the compressed area, caused by localized vasodilation when pressure is relieved. Superficial erythema progresses to small blisters or erosions and, ultimately, to necrosis and ulceration.
An inflamed area on the skin’s surface may be the first sign of underlying damage when pressure is exerted between deep tissue and bone. Bacteria in a compressed site cause inflammation and, eventually, infection, which leads to further necrosis. A foul-smelling, purulent discharge may seep from a lesion that penetrates the skin from beneath. Infected, necrotic tissue prevents healthy granulation of scar tissue; a black eschar may develop around and over the lesion.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Pressure ulcers commonly develop over bony prominences. Early features of superficial lesions are shiny, erythematous changes over the compressed area, caused by localized vasodilation when pressure is relieved. Superficial erythema progresses to small blisters or erosions and, ultimately, to necrosis and ulceration. (See Pressure points: Common sites of pressure ulcers.)
An inflamed area on the skin’s surface may be the first sign of underlying damage when pressure is exerted between deep tissue and bone. Bacteria in a compressed site cause inflammation and, eventually, infection, which leads to further necrosis. A foul-smelling, purulent discharge may seep from a lesion that penetrates the skin from beneath. Infected, necrotic tissue prevents healthy granulation of scar tissue; a black eschar may develop around and over the lesion.
Pressure ulcers are described according to stages:
❑ stage I: skin is red but not broken
❑ stage II: damage extends through the epidermis and dermis
❑ stage III: damage extends to the subcutaneous tissue
❑ stage IV: involvement reaches muscle and, possibly, bone.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
When considering symptoms of Bedsores, it is also important to consider Bedsores as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Bedsores may cause:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Bedsores. This signs and symptoms information for Bedsores has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Bedsores signs or Bedsores symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Bedsores may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Bedsores symptoms.
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