Pressure ulcers are called skin patches (wounds), the tissues of which are dead from prolonged compression. It is necessary to treat pressure sores on the buttocks at home if their primary signs are detected, because a neglect of the above wounds is fraught with the subsequent death of bone tissue. Therefore, it will be useful for caring household members caring for people of respectable age to know all aspects of treatment at home with pressure sores on the buttocks.
The causes of the formation of pressure sores on the buttocks
Most often, bedsores are formed due to impaired blood flow due to lack of movement. Among other reasons, stand out.
1. Wrong and untimely care for the bedridden person.
2. Obesity.
3. Iron deficiency anemia.
4. Enuresis.
5. Lack of protein and other nutrients in the patient's diet.
6. Too dry skin. In this case, exfoliation of the layer responsible for the protective function occurs.
7. Too wet skin is fraught with infection of affected areas.
8. Endocrine diseases.
Symptoms of pressure sores on the buttocks
Signs of manifestation of pressure sores are determined by the degree of damage to the skin and tissues.
· 1st stage. Redness of the skin is observed, which does not pass even after the exclusion of pressure.
· 2nd stage. There is an exfoliation of the epidermis or the appearance of a bladder.
· 3rd stage. Muscle tissue is already affected, fluid secretions are observed, necrosis is formed.
· 4th stage. Necrosis contributes to the formation of deep cavities, exposing the patient's tendons and bones.
If in the first two stages it is permissible to treat bedsores on the buttocks at home, then ulcers of the 3rd and 4th stage in most cases require mandatory surgical intervention, which is carried out in a hospital. There, the patient is removed necrotic tissue. In some cases, a skin transplant may also be required.
As we see, failure to take timely measures to prevent pressure sores is fraught with serious enough complications. Therefore, if the first sign is found, it is necessary to seek the advice of a doctor treating the underlying disease for appropriate advice.
Butt Pressure Risk Factors
The following causes can complicate the course of the disease and significantly increase long-term treatment.
1. The venerable age of the sick.
2. Inadequately conducted hygiene measures.
3. The presence of protruding seams on the sheets.
4. Active sweating.
5. Parkinson's disease.
6. Malignant tumors.
7. Fractures of bones.
8. Swelling.
9. Cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
10. Diabetes.
11. Allergy to soap or laundry detergent.
12. Enuresis.
13. Bad habits.
Caring households should pay attention to the above factors in order to avoid the formation and lying patients of pressure sores on the buttocks.
Methods for treating pressure sores on the buttocks
Effectively treating pressure sores on the buttocks at home is permissible, only clearly and steadily adhering to the instructions of the attending physician, who prescribes medications and other methods of therapy, taking into account some circumstances
1. The degree of tissue damage.
2. The age of the patient and his general condition.
3. Individual intolerance to certain drugs and treatment methods.
4. Previously transferred diseases.
The basic rules of pressure sores on the buttocks
For the successful treatment of pressure sores on the buttocks at home, first of all, you need to stop the exposure to the damaging factor. Drug therapy will not have the desired effect if the person most of the time is without movement.
To get rid of pressure sores, you should adhere to certain rules of therapy.
1. To improve blood circulation in the affected areas, it is advisable to reduce pressure on the skin.
2. Department of necrotic tissue.
3. Wound healing procedures.
Thus, bedsores are treated in several stages. Initially, the affected cells provide the proper amount of oxygen. The following procedures will be useful for this.
· Rubbing the skin (valid only before the appearance of a pressure sore).
· Changing the position of the body of a bed patient at least every couple of hours.
· Water procedures and subsequent non-contact drying.
· Stimulation of muscle activity in a patient.
· Use of special anti-decubitus mattresses and rollers.
Doctors advise you to buy a functional bed for a bed patient, the dimensions of which can be adjusted immediately according to some parameters.
An anti-decubitus mattress is also useful. This device was specially invented taking into account all the features of the above disease. To reduce pressure on the buttocks and other parts of the body, the mattress was equipped with a compressor. In addition, the mattress also has a massage effect, which will help in improving the blood flow of the gluteal region.
For anti-decubitus prophylaxis, doctors recommend increasing the amount of protein-containing products in the food of bedridden patients:
· birds,
· fish,
Meat
· Milk
· Cottage cheese.
In some cases, the use of special nutritional mixtures may additionally be prescribed.
An important stage in the treatment of pressure sores on the buttocks at home is the observance of the following hygiene standards.
1. Wash the patient at least 1 time per day.
2. Timely change his bed.
Caring household members when choosing a bed should give preference to a sheet sewn from natural materials, as well as a mattress selected by the size. Before the patient lies on the bed, it will be necessary to carefully straighten all the existing folds on the sheets.
3. If necessary, immediately place the vessel.
4. Make sure that annoying objects (for example, edible crumbs, etc.) do not get on the sheet.
5. Prevent sweating (for example, using baby powder.
Topical treatment for pressure sores on the buttocks
In the first stage of the disease, doctors advise the affected skin of the buttocks to gently and accurately treat with antiseptics at least 4 times a day. Here's fit:
· Sea buckthorn oil.
· Camphor alcohol.
· Sophora extract.
In the second stage of the disease, when bubbles and ulcers have already appeared in the gluteal region, it will be necessary to treat the skin several times a day with chlorhexidine or other stronger antiseptics. After that, the formed ulcers are lubricated with wound healing ointments: Hydrosorb, Actovegin, Multiferm or Solcoseryl.
Important!!! If there is no improvement from treatment, be sure to consult a doctor.
The third stage of bedsores is treated in a hospital.
Drug treatment for pressure sores on the buttocks
Drug treatment of gluteal ulcers includes the following areas.
1. Tissue regeneration. The blood flow to the gluteal region will help activate pentoxifylline and actovegin.
2. Immunomodulators will be useful in enhancing general and local immunity.
3. Multivitamins provide a restorative effect.
Folk remedies for bedsores on the buttocks
As an auxiliary measure in the treatment of pressure sores on the buttocks at home, the use of folk remedies is also acceptable.
· Lubricate the wounds well with the juice of medunica.
· It is useful to apply a Kalanchoe leaf cut along the affected area.
· Tea tree oil, as well as fir and sea buckthorn oil, have a good healing effect.
· Prepare an ointment from wax and vegetable oil and smear it with problem areas.
· Conventional cabbage leaves attached to the gluteal region will also help.
Smear the affected buttocks with Vaseline mixed with shredded marigold flowers.
· It is useful to make a compress of fish oil for bedtime patients.
Tip 1. It is very useful to place small bags of grain under the buttocks of the patient. This will provide oxygen access to problem areas.
Tip 2. Excess moisture from the gluteal region is removed using starch.
Tip 3. In the treatment of wounds, blindfolds are unacceptable, since they block access to oxygen tissues.
The use of funds from a rich arsenal of traditional medicine in the treatment of pressure ulcers in the gluteal area at home is permissible only after prior consultation with the treating doctor. The fact is that some patients may have individual intolerance to certain non-traditional methods. In addition, some bedridden patients may experience allergic reactions to certain essential oils and plants used in the manufacture of anti-decubitus ointments. It will also require close attention to avoid various complications.
