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What Is a Stage 1 Bedsore?

Bedsores are painful medical conditions that arise from failure to turn or adjust incapacitated patients. Over time, these conditions can progress through several stages with a range of complications. Stage 1 bedsores are the mildest, but they can quickly lead to other stages without appropriate intervention and treatment. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and treatment for…

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Can Bed Sores Lead to Death?

Pressure ulcers, or what most people call bedsores, are medically complex wounds that can lead to a range of negative health effects. At their mildest, they are still extremely uncomfortable and capable of causing intense pain. At their worst, they can cause infection and other complications in an already vulnerable population. Whether these wounds can…

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