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.
December 17, 2016 By Leave a Comment. Pressure sores, commonly referred to as âpressure ulcersâ or âbed soresâ, are a common issue among the elderly community, especially those in nursing homes. Bed sores are an injury to the skin, usually involving the underlying tissue. They can form under many different circumstances; being bed-bound, incontinence, having a poor diet, limited mobility and not staying properly hydrated are some factors that can increase the risk of bed sores forming.