By Dr. Saurabh Joshi Deepak (78, name changed) had been suffering from varicose veins in his left leg (swollen due to ...

An ulcer is an open sore that develops on your skin, the lining of an internal organ, or the surface of body tissue. Ulcers form when inflammation causes tissue erosion, leading to pain and ...

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from ...

The largest ulcer was 5.5 cm in diameter. The skin surrounding each of the ulcers was hyperpigmented, wrinkled and scarred (Figure 1). The ulcer floor was tender on palpation and did not bleed on ...

Abstract and Introduction Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears, and Dry Skin Assessment of Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears Conclusion References Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears ...

Ulcers are a painful symptom of Crohn’s disease ... different parts of the intestine or between the intestine and the skin or another organ, such as the bladder. An internal fistula may cause ...

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 ...

Even some antacids - such as Alka-Seltzer -- contain aspirin, which can be a special risk to people with ulcers. "It's very common to see a person with an ulcer using Alka-Seltzer," says Cryer.