Ulcers
A burning sensation hits your tongue as sip your morning tea. Thanks to the ulcer, the morning is ruined and there are restrictions on what you want to eat. There are several reasons for ulcers. Fortunately, there are equal ways of preventing and avoiding recurrence.
Types of Ulcers
Lesions in the inner lining of the stomach, duodenum, and mouth are the most common types of ulcers. Besides these, there are ulcers in other parts of the body that may be caused due to mineral deficiency and other reasons. Here are a few common types of ulcers...
Causes of Tongue Ulcers
Tongue ulcer is one of the commonly seen tongue problems. Read on to know more about the causes of tongue ulcers.
Pressure Sores
Despite being a completely preventable medical condition, pressure sores remain to be a source of mental, physical and economical loss for thousands of people around the world. This article looks into the conditions that can cause pressure sores, its treatment and tips for prevention.
Stages of Pressure Ulcer
A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction. There are several other complex contributing factors attached to pressure ulcers…
Duodenal Ulcers
Ulcers affecting duodenum, the upper part of small intestine are called as duodenal ulcers. Let us know more about their causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Bed Sores
Bed sores can be a very painful condition. Read about the causes, treatment, and ways of preventing them from occurring.
Bleeding Ulcers
Ulcer, commonly known as sore or boil is a cut on our mucus membrane due to various causes like fungal, bacterial or viral infections. The bleeding type of peptic ulcer present in the upper digestive tract is known as Bleeding Ulcer. Let us know more details about them…
Angular Cheilitis Symptoms and Emotional Response
Angular Cheilitis is a condition affecting the corners of the mouth. Not only can it be painful physically, but it can have a devastating affect on the self esteem and social life of the person affected.
Angular Cheilitis Treatment for Perleche Sufferer – Treat Me Today!
Sufferers of perleche (also known as angular cheilitis, angular chelitis, angular stomatits or cheilosis) are subject to painful attacks that can occur several times a year. In this article, you will learn of some common angular cheilitis treatment methods along with online alternatives.
Diet For Ulcers
What causes ulcers? How are they treated? What role does our daily diet play in the development or healing of ulcers? Linda Smith, an experienced dietitian and nutritional consultant outlines the issues and provides some answers.
Scientist Who Braved Ulcer Wins Nobel
An Australian microbiologist who swallowed mouthfuls of bacteria to prove they cause stomach ulcers was awarded the 2005 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine for his pioneering research yesterday.
Glaxo in Us Tax Row
Shares in GlaxoSmithKline today fell amid reports that Europe's biggest drug company faces allegations of tax avoidance in the US over its best-selling ulcer drug Zantac.