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Is an ulcer a type of medication?
No but something that usually needs treating
The term bedsore is the common name for?
They are often called "pressure sores" or "pressure ulcers," and their medical name is "decubitus ulcers."
What is a mouth ulcer and how does one treat it?
A mouth ulcer is like any other ulcer, just in your mouth. It is essentially an open wound (which is why getting salt in it hurts so much)that will have a hard time clearing up on its own. Ask a pharmacist to recommend a topical treatment that you can apply with a Q-tip. Ask for one that has a topical anasthetic to relieve the pain temporarily. Orajel is a product that comes to mind.
What is the icd 9 code for oral ulcers?
An ischial ulcer is a medical condition (disease)that requires an ICD-9 code; not a CPT code, which is used for medical procedures.707.04 (pressure ulcer, hip)707.20 (pressure ulcer, unspecified stage) ** An additional code is required to identify the stage of the pressure ulcer (707.20-707.25).
What is the medical term meaning pressure sore?
Decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcermucous
Why patient bedmaking is important in hospital?
it prevent pressure ulcer
What lesions develop over bony prominence?
pressure ulcer
What is the first sign of a decubitus ulcer?
A reddened area on the skin that, when pressed, does not turn white. This is a sign that a pressure ulcer is starting to develop.
Can you put mercurochrome on a tongue ulcer?
Mercuric compounds are not longer used as local applications. In most parts of the world such topical preparations are beginning to be banned.
What is pepticulcer?
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the stomach. It is basically a spot where the inner lining of the stomach is deteriorated. This can be caused by certain medication (like acetaminophen or NSAIDs) or by a bacterium called Heliobacter Pyloris.
How many minutes should you keep salt on a mouth ulcer?
You should keep salt on a mouth ulcer for about 5 minutes.
What is the beginning sign of a pressure ulcer?
rednes in the affected area
