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 ...

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 ...

A WOMAN who put a "harmless" ulcer on her tongue down to being busy and run down began to feel concerned when a few months later it was still there. Helen Keough noticed a new ulcer had appeared ...

Medical experts warn that stomach ulcers, painful sores that develop in the stomach lining, require proper medical treatment to prevent serious complications. Medical specialists explain that ...

Dietary and lifestyle choices may help manage gastritis and stomach ulcers. Foods such as broccoli and berries may be beneficial, while spicy foods and alcohol may make symptoms worse. Gastritis ...

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, occur when too much pressure is applied to an area of your skin for a long time. The pressure prevents blood from reaching the affected ...

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 ...

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Acute genital ulcers (AGU), known as Lipschütz ulcers, are painful vulvar ulcers typically affecting non-sexually active girls and women. AGU have been associated with viral infections, namely, ...

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A gastritis diet can help manage symptoms of gastric inflammation, including indigestion, bloating, nausea, and burning stomach pain. The key to eating well with this inflammatory condition of the ...