However, elevated homocysteine is generally known. to be a modiï¬able risk factor due to the involvement of vitamin. B12 and folate in the transmethylation to methionine. Correct. supplementation with these vitamins can restore homocysteine to. an appropriate level in most cases.
Email. Bed sores commonly known as pressure sores, skin ulcers or decubitus are cuts, lesions or swelling caused due to prolonged pressure on any part of body and usually affect parts of the body over bony areas.
Sources of moisture on the skin from urine, stool, or perspiration can irritate the skin. 4. Poor nutrition and/or dehydration. Bed sores are more likely to form when the skin is not properly nourished. 5. Decreased mental awareness. An individual with decreased mental awareness may not have the level of sensory perception or ability to act to prevent the development of pressure-induced injury.