Can a person sitting all day get bedsores?

I have a school project and I'm working almost all day in sitting in front of the computer. Now I have this painful bump on my butt. Is it considered a bedsore? What should I do with it? There's still work to do so I don't have a choice but sit here all day.

You would have to sit in the same position for about 48 hours to develop a bedsore. You are able to move, so no, I doubt if its a bed sore. Bedsores aren't bumps either. They start off as a reddened area. Bedsores are caused by the blood being deprived to an area of skin usually over a bony prominence like a hip bone. The tissue actually rots away from the inside out. They are nasty.

Only if he's sitting on a BED.

Yeah just stand while you're working. It could also be an absess like a big pimple, but it's probably just from sitting too much. just get off your booty

Since you did not mention that the sore was open then no it is not a bed sore. Monitor the bump and try using a warm compress on it to relieve the pain. If it continues after a couple of days or gets larger you may want to have someone look at it. Since you are in school is it highly unlikey that it is a pressure area as you can move around in your chair and get up and walk to the bathroom or kitchen etc so you are not at risk for a pressure area.

I'm a nurse. Were you diagnosed by a doctor of this? If so then you should not sit in the same position for long periods of time. Continue doing your work, just switch positions every hour or so. Make sure you are taking good care of your sore. Warm cloths, hot water bottles, or cold (which ever feels better to yo). Take Care.

Yes you can. They come from total inactivity of being in one constant spot. That's why in hospitals, they "turn" patients who can't turn over or move around on their own.

Yes.

Go to doctor for proper medication.

Try to get something to sit on like a seat cushion

Sure. If you sit for long periods of time, you cut off the blood circulation to areas of tissue that are compressed between the seat and the bones. This restricts blood flow and this will cause real problems.

Yes, indeed

'bedsores' is a term used for people that have to lay all day and/or sit all day and develop sores/blisters, basically 24/7. The bump on your behind should be checked out by a medical doctor for full diagnosis. Bumps/lumps on our bodies should never be self-diagnosed. Hope it's not but Good Luck anyway!!

It could be, but probably not. It's more likely to be a pimple or an ingrown hair.

You're sitting on your butt all day, but you're not sitting completely still in one spot. You lean forward, slide backwards, get up to pee, etc. You moving in the chair makes your clothing rub against your bottom and it can cause your pores to get blocked.

Put a warm compress on it. Treat it like you would a pimple on your face. Get someone to pop it for you if you've got someone that would do such a thing. If it gets worse or doesn't get better in a week, go to the doctor.

Highly unlikely if you are a young,healthy person.The reason bed sores are prevalent in the hospitals is because they have some accompanying disease[usually diabetes]in addition to being immobile.Other reasons are old age[immune system is down].