There are four main types of skin ulcers: decubitus, venous, arterial, and neuropathic. Each has a different underlying cause and treatment strategy. A skin ulcer is an opening or breakage of your ...

There are four types of stomach ulcers. Each type occurs on a different part of the stomach lining. These are different from duodenal ulcers, although they develop nearby and have similar causes and ...

Ulcers are sores that are slow to heal or keep returning. They can take many forms and can appear both on the inside and the outside of your body. Injuries, diseases, and infections can cause them.

Table 1. Summary of Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials of Topical Antibiotics, Antiseptics, and Corticosteroids for Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers [a] a T = active treatment, PC = placebo, NA = not ...

This learning unit will help nurses identify the causes and classifications of pressure ulcers, how to conduct a skin assessment and techniques to minimise a patient's risk of developing a pressure ...

Alcohol can erode the stomach lining, which may eventually lead to ulceration. Alcohol consumption may also worsen the symptoms of current stomach ulcers, such as pain, bloating, and vomiting. Stomach ...

In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that all forms of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine (Zantac) be removed from the U.S. market. They made this ...

A stomach ulcer is a “crater” on the lining of the stomach that develops when the stomach is inflamed, Dr. Plaut says. “In most cases, stomach acid is a key driver of ulcer formation.” While the term ...