Bed sores

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Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are areas of skin and underlying tissue damage that occur due to prolonged pressure, friction, or moisture, especially in people who are bedridden, paralyzed, or immobile for long periods. Continuous pressure on bony areas like the back, hips, heels, elbows, and buttocks reduces blood supply, leading to skin breakdown, ulceration, and infection. Contributing factors include poor nutrition, diabetes, poor hygiene, and lack of movement.

Homeopathy treats bed sores holistically by addressing both local tissue damage and the underlying constitutional weakness. Remedies are chosen based on the stage of ulceration, type of discharge, pain, and the patient’s general health. Homeopathy aids in reducing pain, controlling infection, promoting healing, and preventing recurrence. It also strengthens the body’s resistance and supports overall recovery, even in debilitated patients.

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Natural Homoeopathic remedies to get rid of Bed sores

Arnica Montana – For Bed Sores from Prolonged Pressure and Injury

A leading remedy in the early stages when the skin is bruised, sore, or tender. The patient feels pain as if beaten. Arnica improves circulation, prevents ulcer formation, and accelerates tissue repair.

Calendula Officinalis – For Open, Infected Bed Sores with Discharge

Excellent for open ulcers with yellow pus, foul odor, or slow healing. Calendula acts as a natural antiseptic and healing agent, promoting granulation and preventing infection. It can be used internally and externally.

Silicea – For Deep, Non-Healing Bed Sores with Pus Formation

Indicated in chronic, deep-seated ulcers with offensive pus, especially in weak, chilly, or debilitated individuals. Silicea promotes suppuration, expulsion of dead tissue, and formation of healthy granulation.

Carbo Vegetabilis – For Bed Sores in Weak, Collapsed, or Elderly Patients

Useful when ulcers occur in bedridden or elderly individuals with cold, bluish skin and offensive discharge. The patient feels weak, faint, and desires fanning or fresh air. It helps revive circulation and prevent gangrene.

Arsenicum Album – For Burning, Offensive, Painful Ulcers

Suited for restless, anxious patients with burning, offensive ulcers that worsen at night. The discharge is foul, thin, and irritating, and the affected area may become black or gangrenous.

Anthracinum – For Sloughing, Black Bed Sores with Gangrenous Tendency

A powerful remedy for ulcers with blackish discoloration, foul odor, and slough formation. It helps arrest gangrene, septicemia, and promotes the healing of necrotic tissue.

Nitric Acid – For Bed Sores with Sharp, Splinter-Like Pains

Indicated when ulcers are painful, deep, and bleed easily. The pain feels as if sharp splinters or glass pieces are lodged in the sore. The discharge is offensive and irritating.

Hepar Sulphuris – For Suppurating Bed Sores with Sensitivity to Touch

Best for painful, suppurating ulcers with thick yellow discharge. The person is extremely sensitive to touch and cold. It hastens healing and prevents further infection.

Lachesis – For Bed Sores with Bluish, Gangrenous Edges

Useful when ulcers appear bluish, blackish, or livid, with burning and throbbing pain. Suitable for septic or gangrenous conditions where symptoms worsen after sleep or with pressure.

Sulphur – For Chronic, Non-Healing Bed Sores in Weak Individuals

Indicated in chronic cases with slow healing, itching, and burning. The skin looks red, inflamed, or dirty, and the patient often feels heat and discomfort at night. It helps stimulate healing in sluggish ulcers