Some medical topics are not for the faint of heart or those with a weaker stomach. One obvious example is that of chronic wounds and their care. As a specialist in foot and ankle medicine, I find this ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, relapsing disease that causes painful inflammation and ulcers in the colon.

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remain a significant health concern worldwide, contributing to considerable morbidity, disability ...

A study reveals that elevated salivary microvesicles could serve as biomarkers for non-healing oral ulcers and oral cancer.

Discover the common daily habits that might be causing your stomach ulcers, plus expert advice on simple lifestyle changes to protect your digestive health.

Nutritional interventions at a community level may be the best way forward to both prevent and treat the "flesh-eating" skin infection Buruli ulcer in the fight against neglected tropical diseases ...

While the evidence is mixed, it is clear that the relationship between alcohol use and stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, is complex. There’s little evidence to suggest that alcohol directly ...

Due to excessive acid formation in the stomach, ulcers are formed on the stomach lining. This is a serious stomach problem. In this condition, symptoms like burning sensation in the stomach, pain, ...

This in turn could lead to the development of ulcers. Kaser warned: "High blood sugar levels can damage nerves in the feet, leading to decreased sensation and potentially ulcers." Poor foot ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — When "kitten season" begins in the spring, the Charleston Animal Society's veterinarians will be well-prepared for any influx of animals suffering from ulcers on ...

Vaginal ulcers (also vulvar or genital ulcers) are small sores that form on your vagina, the passageway connecting your uterus (womb) to the outside of your body. They can also form on your vulva ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a common digestive disorder in which acid and digestive enzymes cause the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) to erode. A peptic ulcer ...