BEDSORES

Bed sores are wounds that occur in areas of body which are under constant pressure. It usually occurs in bedridden patients.

Bed sores are also called pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer. It is a serious problem affecting bedridden fragile old people. It can occur when a patient is bedridden, immobile, and unconscious or having deficient tactile sensation. Elderly people who are diabetic or with circulatory disorder and poor nutrition are more prone to bedsores.

Bedsores are slow to heal and is a great concern depending upon patient’s physical conditions. It usually occurs at buttocks, heels of foot, shoulder blades, back of head etc.Dr.Gupta’s IAFA is the best Ayurvedic Institute for treating all kinds of bedsores.

SYMPTOMS

Skin discolouration to red/purple
Swelling
Wounded skin
Oozing from skin
Puss like draining
Warm to touch

ETIOLOGY

Bedsores happen when a bedridden or immobile person is not moved regularly or mal-positioned leading to hampered blood supply for 2-3 hours which then leads to reddish purple skin ,its rupture and wound formation which when left untreated leads to infections.

STAGES OF BEDSORE

Symptoms develop through four stages

Stage 1-red or purple discolouration of skin
Stage 2-open sores, blister occurs
Stage 3-crates like appearance of skin
Stage 4-large wounds with severe damage to underlying tissues, muscles, bones, tendons etc.

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis is based on appearance of skin and staging is done accordingly.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Proper positioning and changing position every 2 hours of a bedridden patient.
Keeping legs slightly raised may help in proper blood circulation.
Frequent checking of skin for redness or minor wounds.
Provide soft cushioning, pads in wheelchair and beds.
Use bubble mattress or specialised bedding for bedridden patients.
Use body creams or lotions regularly to prevent cracking of skin

COMPLICATIONS

Bedsores are very slow to heal and when infected makes the situation even worse. Patient may suffer from recurrent fever and chills, cellulitis, bone and joint infection,marjolins ulcer ,sepsis etc which are severe complications of bed sores. Infection may spread all over body and cause secondary diseases.

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-Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFAⓇ

Diet in BEDSORES

PATHYA (DO's) in BEDSORES

Proper hygiene of the area containing bedsore
Low carbohydrate easy to digest vegetarian diet .

APATHYA (DO's) in BEDSORES

Avoid katu,amla,lavana rasa (tastes) ,snigha(unctous), abisyandiahara
Avoid Vidahiahara(acidic food)
Avoid Yougurt ,oily , spicy ,non vegetarian ,deep fried food

MUDRA THERAPY

Prithvi mudra-to increase energy levels of body ,reduce weakness and fatigue
Gyanmudra-to ease tension, mental stress, anxiety

PRANYAMA

Anulomaviloma pranayama-helps in increasing oxygen levels of body thus contributing to better circulation and wound healing

Ayurvedic Management Of Bedsores

TREATMENT PRINCIPLE

Vrnaharachikitsa according to extend of dosha vitiation have to be followed.

INTERNAL MEDICINES

Guggulutiktakagrita
Saribyadiasava
Rasagandhimezhuku

EXTERNAL APPLICATION

Jatyadigrita
Jeevantyadiyamaka
Sinduradilepa
Rasothamadilepa
Kshalana (washing of wound)-triphalachurna

PURIFACTORY THERAPY

Raktamoksha(blood letting)
Vanesection-siravedham
Jalookavacharanam (leech therapy)

SURGICAL METHODS

Patana – incision
Vyadhana-puncturing
Chedana-excision
Lekhana –scraping
Prachanna-rubbing
Sivana -suturing

SINGLE DRUGS USED IN BEDSORES

Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Durva (Cynodondactylon)
Nimbi (Azadirachtaindica)

CONCLUSION

Bedsores are a common problem faced by bedridden patients which proves to be more troublesome than the actual disease itself. Adequate precaution must be taken by the caretakers of a bedridden patient to prevent bed sore formation. Following Ayurveda will help in better healing and recovery through safe and complete nature friendly treatment modalities.

IAFA is the best Ayurvedicdestination for the complete cure of all kinds of bedsores.

Dr.Gupta’sIAFA is the best Ayurveda centre for natural friendly healing!!!

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question) What is are bedsores?

Answer) Bed sores are wounds that occur in areas of body which are under constant pressure. It usually occurs in bedridden patients.

Question) What are the major symptoms of bedsore?

Answer) Skin discolouration to red/purple, Swelling, Wounded skin, Oozing from skin, Puss like draining and Warm to touch are the major symptoms of bedsore.