Bed sores, also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers, are confined injuries to the skin and its underlying tissue as a result of prolonged and consistent pressure to the skin. This prolonged pressure against the skin inhibits blood supply, which causes the death of underlying tissue. While there are several stages of severity of bed sores, ranging from Stage 1 to Stage 4, It is important to note that in certain cases, bed sores can be life threatening.
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