Prepyloric ulcers are a type of peptic or gastric ulcer. These open sores develop in the upper digestive tract, just above the pylorus, which is the opening to the small intestine. The tissues of the ...

Although heartburn and ulcers are both digestive conditions, they have different causes and don’t share all the same symptoms. Deciding which is causing your symptoms may be confusing. Heartburn ...

A duodenal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that can appear in the duodenum. The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine that’s connected directly to the stomach where it empties into the ...

Most stomach ulcers heal usually within 4–8 weeks, but larger ulcers may take up to 12 weeks. The cause and size of the ulcer will also influence recovery time. Stomach ulcers are sores in the stomach ...

Stomach ulcers, medically known as peptic ulcers, develop when the protective lining of the stomach or small intestine becomes compromised. While initial symptoms might seem manageable, understanding ...

Over the past few decades, since the introduction of histamine H 2-receptor antagonists, proton-pump inhibitors, cyclo-oxygenase-2-selective anti-inflammatory drugs (coxibs), and eradication of ...

A stomach ulcer is a “crater” on the lining of the stomach that develops when the stomach is inflamed, Dr. Plaut says. “In most cases, stomach acid is a key driver of ulcer formation.” While the term ...

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Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or intercourse. Treatment depends on the cause and ...

Kuwaiti dentist Alaa Al-Saffar, DDS, may be 7,000 miles from the Texas Medical Center but that did not keep her from catching a lecture on mouth ulcers at The University of Texas Health Science Center ...

Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are painful but harmless sores that can appear inside the mouth due to stress, hormonal changes, certain foods, vitamin deficiencies, or injuries. Effective ...