Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, pressure injuries, or decubitus ulcers, are injuries to the skin and the tissue just below it. These injuries happen when there's long-lasting pressure on the skin. They most commonly show up on areas of the body that cover bones, like the heels, ankles, hips, and the tailbone. Bedsores can start to develop quite quickly, sometimes in just hours or days. While many heal with treatment, some might not ever heal completely.

People who are most likely to get bedsores are those with medical conditions that make it hard for them to move or change positions. This includes people who spend most of their time in bed or a chair.

Causes 

The main reason bedsores form is pressure against the skin that reduces blood flow. Blood is vital because it carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Without enough blood flow due to constant pressure, the skin and nearby tissues can get damaged and may even die over time. This pressure often occurs in bony areas that don't have much muscle or fat padding, such as the spine, tailbone, shoulder blades, hips, heels, and elbows. 

Acupressure

For older or mobility-challenged people, treat yourself with Ayurveda acupressure. It involves sedating specific meridian points like the spleen meridian point Sp6 and urinary bladder meridian UB 54 (see figure). Sedating a meridian point, involves pasting the yellow side of a Byol Magnet on tape and the white side on the skin. 

Seeking help

You should seek medical care right away if you see signs of infection, such as fever, drainage from the sore (especially if it smells bad), or warmth and swelling around the sore.

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