Bedsores (also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers) are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone.
People most at risk of bedsores are those with a medical condition that limits their ability to change positions, requires them to use a wheelchair or confines them to a bed for a long time.
They are often called "pressure sores" or "pressure ulcers," and their medical name is "decubitus ulcers."
Pressure ulcers can develop, causing damage to the skin and underlying tissues. This can lead to pain, infection, and in severe cases, tissue necrosis. It is important to relieve pressure and seek medical attention if a pressure ulcer occurs.
An ulcer is an erosion in the mucosal layer of the digestive tract. A gastric ulcer occurs in the lining of the stomach. A duodenal ulcer is an ulcer that occurs in the mucosa of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). Both types of ulcers have been known to be caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and are easily treatable. If untreated, they can lead to stomach cancer.
An ischial ulcer is a medical condition (disease)that requires an ICD-9 code; not a CPT code, which is used for medical procedures.707.04 (pressure ulcer, hip)707.20 (pressure ulcer, unspecified stage) ** An additional code is required to identify the stage of the pressure ulcer (707.20-707.25).
Decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcermucous
Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a condition that occurs when one or more open sores (ulcers) develop in the rectum.
Oxygen and other nutrients are needed by all cells. When continuous pressure occurs, without a change of position (e.g. elderly people who cannot change their position in bed) blood flow is significantly reduced or cut off, and then decubitus ulcers are more likely to occur.
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A reddened area on the skin that, when pressed, does not turn white. This is a sign that a pressure ulcer is starting to develop.
It usually occurs in the treatment of peptic ulcer
It usually occurs in the treatment of peptic ulcer