What Do You Suggest My Mother Tailbone Is Almost Exposed ?

Posted on Sat, 6 Mar 2021

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Question : My mother Weighs 86 pounds Because of this our tailbone is almost exposed.. When she sits on a cushion designed for tailbone relief it makes the tissues on her backside raw and almost creates bedsores. She cannot sleep what do you suggest

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Use air mattress, it prevents bed sores.
If already developed bed sores, then need wound care and surgery doctor's advice.
Need to find the cause of such abnormal weight.
Get
Complete blood count, liver function test, chest xray, ultrasound whole abdomen.

I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (43 minutes later)

Until we figure out her weight are there any special pads or bandages I can use on her tailbone?

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Best is air mattress, to prevent bed sore.
Any pad will harm skin.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng