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Having Noticed A Hole On The Butt Crack
My 94 year old Mom has developed a hole in the crack of her butt. It is not red or draining, it is about as big around as my little finger. She says it s sore and itches. She spends most of her time in a recliner with the foot rest up because her feet swell badly if she keeps them down. She does not sleep on her back. As her caregiver I have no idea what to do. Your thoughts please.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hello, your mother may have started to develop bed sores , it is advicable for you to
1. keep changing her position every 2 hrs
2,keep the area dry
3.water bed would be better
4.get her tested for the problem she may require some antibiotics ,
as for her swelling of feet you need to test for fluid retention due to
1.protein deficiency
2.kidney problem
3.heart condition
IF i were your consulting doctor I would recommand complete check up
Thank you
Regards
Dr. Krupa
Hello, your mother may have started to develop bed sores , it is advicable for you to
1. keep changing her position every 2 hrs
2,keep the area dry
3.water bed would be better
4.get her tested for the problem she may require some antibiotics ,
as for her swelling of feet you need to test for fluid retention due to
1.protein deficiency
2.kidney problem
3.heart condition
IF i were your consulting doctor I would recommand complete check up
Thank you
Regards
Dr. Krupa
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