Definition:
Decubitus ulcer is the medical term used to describe bed sores. It can be treated by constant cleaning of the wounds.
Diagnosis:
These ulcers are diagnosed by the presence of the sores at the back of a patient.
Treatment:
Decubitus ulcers are treated by constant cleaning of the lesions.
Symptoms and Signs:
The signs of decubitus ulcers are lesions on the back. This is common among patients who have been bedridden for a long period of time.
Causes:
Bedsores are caused by poor hygiene since the patient lies on the bed for a long time without taking time to make other body movements.
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