The clinical features, etiology, and treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) are discussed. Aphthous ulcers are among the most common oral lesions in the general population, with a frequency ...
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 ...
Peptic ulcers can become serious and even life-threatening if ulcers aren't treated or treatment isn't effective. The most common complications include bleeding, perforation of the stomach or duodenal ...
Sometimes, this protective mechanism breaks down leading to the development of a raw area or ulcer in wall of the intestine. The majority of ulcers develop in the part of the gut just after the ...
A sure cure for ulcers has not been found, but doctors are still looking. In the past 50 years, doctors have recommended at least 46 different kinds of diet, and 108 different drugs, vitamins ...
Low levels of B vitamins and zinc can make ulcers worse, but it sounds like she has already tried vitamin supplements. Occasionally aphthous ulcers can also be associated with anaemia, so that is ...
They can usually diagnose the infection by its appearance. If your sores do not clear up with treatment, a doctor may want to culture the bacteria. This involves taking a little bit of the liquid ...