Bed-ridden patients experience continuous pressure over the bones of the elbows and around the buttocks. They develop skin ulcers on this account. To begin with there is a mild redness over a bony protraction. Later tenderness develops and then the skin cracks. An ulcers forms and unless it is treated it becomes infected.
ARNICA 200:
A prophylactic. It prevents bed sores. It cures as well.
CALENDULA (mother tincture):
Apply locally on the bed sores. It gives tremendous relief.
PAEONIA 30:
1 Chronic ulcers on account of bed sores. There is itching and burning.2 Ulcers below coccyx, around sacrum.
SULPHUR 200:
1 When bed sores turn gangrenous.
2 In all other cases of bed sores Sulphur 200 should be given early morning once in 4 days.
SULPHUR ACID 200:
1 Carbuncles ,boils and other infected spots in bed sores. The skin is livid, red and has itching blotches.
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