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- Peptic ulcer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain
- Peptic ulcer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment for peptic ulcers involves killing the H pylori germ, if needed Treatment also might involve stopping NSAIDs or lowering the amount, if possible, and taking medicine to help the ulcer heal
- Peptic ulcers - Mayo Clinic Press
Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments for peptic ulcers Learn how to manage and prevent this common disgestive condition
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
These can include: Ulcers H pylori can damage the protective lining of the stomach and small intestine This lets stomach acid create an open sore called an ulcer About 10% to 15% of people with H pylori get an ulcer Swelling, also called inflammation, of the stomach lining
- Behcet disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
They quickly turn into painful ulcers The sores most often heal in 1 to 3 weeks But they often come back Skin Some people get sores that look like acne on their bodies Others get raised and tender growths called nodules on their skin, mainly on the lower legs Genitals Open sores can happen on the scrotum or the vulva
- Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Bedsores also are called pressure ulcers, pressure injuries and decubitus ulcers The people who are most at risk of bedsores have medical conditions that keep them from changing positions or moving Or they spend most of their time in a bed or a chair Bedsores can arise over hours or days
- Ulcerative colitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the colon Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) affects the innermost lining of the colon and rectum
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: How is a peptic ulcer treated?
Once diagnosed and treated, ulcers usually heal within several months But a gastroenterologist can help you find the underlying cause of your ulcer and decide on the best treatment going forward
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