A homocysteine blood test is done to: 1  Help identify vitamin B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency. 2  Help identify a rare inherited disease (homocystinuria) that causes a deficiency of one of several enzymes needed to convert food to energy.  Help determine a cause for otherwise unexplained blood clots.
Category : Causes of Bed Sores. Common Causes of Bed Sores. Bedsores are damaged skin caused by a lack of proper blood flow to the skin because of pressure. The bedsore can occur in individuals at any age when bedridden, in a chair or wheelchair without the ability to reposition themselves.
Gangrene is a complication that may develop due to the death of tissue in and around the bed sore. Severe bed sores may result in the reduction of blood flow in and around the wound. The reduced blood flow increases the ability of bacteria to grow. Bacteria produce toxins that the body is unable [â¦]