Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Diagnosis and treatment

Print DiagnosisYour healthcare professional likely will look closely at your skin to decide if you have a pressure ulcer. If a pressure ulcer is found, your healthcare professional will assign a stage to the wound. Staging helps determine what treatment is best for you. You might need blood tests to learn about your general health. Questions from the doctorYour healthcare professional might ask questions such as: When did the bedsores first appear? How painful are the bedsores? Have you had bedsores before? How were they treated, and what was the outcome of treatment? What kind of care assistance is available to you? What is your routine for changing positions? What medical conditions have you been diagnosed with, and what is your current treatment? What do you usually eat and drink? TreatmentTreating pressure ulcers involves lowering pressure on the affected skin, caring for wounds, controlling pain, preventing infection and eating well. Treatment teamMembers of your care team might i...