Symptoms
A bedsore can take as little as one to two hours to form. In the early stages, pressure ulcers may appear as nothing more than a redness of the skin. But over time, the redness gives way to deep, blistered openings in the skin. In the worst cases, these sores penetrate through the muscle and fat tissue, all the way down to the bones. Pressure ulcers are extremely painful, and can lead to secondary infection and even death. It is important if you are immobile or confined to a bed or chair to take the necessary steps to prevent pressure ulcers from developing.

Last updated: 01-Jan-00