What causes bedsores?
There isn’t one specific cause of bed sores. However, the primary reason has been identified as lack of blood supply to the areas that do not experience any movement. If you are bedridden or bound to a wheelchair, specific parts of your body don’t receive an adequate supply of blood. In addition to this, constant pressure on the same part, every day, aggravates the problem further. You are most likely to get bedsores on your hips, spine, buttocks, lower back, heels, shoulder blades and elbows. Bedsores start off as red in color and very painful to the touch. In extreme cases, they may turn purple. Unless treated immediately, bedsores can break open, releasing pus and causing further infection. Home Remedies for Bedsores There are several home remedies that are effective in controlling bedsores. According to Disabled World.com, a leading health and disability online community, Lysol sprayed all over your body can be quite effective for bedsores. Additionally, you can make a honey-and-su
