Ulcer Guide
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Definition
An ulcer is a crater-like lesion on the skin or mucous membrane caused by an inflammatory, infectious, or malignant condition.
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Ulcers are healing wounds that develop on the skin, mucous membranes, or eye. Although they have many causes, they are marked by: # Loss of integrity of the area # Secondary infection of the site by bacteria, fungus or virus # Generalized weakness of the patient # Delayed healing The word ulcer is first attested from ca. 1400 CE, deriving from Old French ulcere, which came from Latin ulcus "ulcer",...
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i have this really nasty ulcer in the perfect spot where its hurting constantly through...
i have this really nasty ulcer in the perfect spot where its hurting constantly through...
Orabase with benzocaine, or ask the pharmacist what they have in stock. Unfortunately it hurts, but the good news is that it should resolve in around a week. JAMRDH - a...
Asked by ifyoubelieve37 - 13 months ago
What are the symptoms of a stomach ulcer?
What is the difference between the symptoms of a stomach ulcer and not just an...
What is the difference between the symptoms of a stomach ulcer and not just an...
Well usually vomiting up blood,blood in your stools. They are black in colour. When you are vomiting up blood. It looks like coffee grounds. Hope this as been of some...
Asked by Crystal of Iris - 367 days ago
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