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Bookmark or Share- Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSymptoms of bedsores are: Changes in skin color or texture. Swelling. Pus-like draining. An area of skin that feels cooler or warmer to the touch than other areas. Sore areas. Bedsores fall into one of several stages based on their depth, how serious they are and other features.
- Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBedsores. Poor nutrition or dehydration. Constipation or diarrhea. Prevention. Alzheimer's disease can't be prevented. But making lifestyle changes can lower your risk of getting the disease. Research suggests that taking steps that lower your risk of cardiovascular disease may reduce the risk of dementia, as well.
- Polio - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicNerve cell (neuron) The basic unit of communication in the nervous system is the nerve cell (neuron). Each nerve cell consists of the cell body, which includes the nucleus, a major branching fiber (axon) and numerous smaller branching fibers (dendrites).
- Canker sore - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicDiagnosis. Tests aren't needed to diagnose canker sores. Your doctor or dentist can identify them with a visual exam. In some cases, you may have tests to check for other health problems, especially if your canker sores are severe and ongoing.
- Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicWhen 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?
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