While most cases are minor and can be handled at home, frequent or unusually painful ulcers may indicate an underlying issue ...

These painful and typically small lesions develop in the mouth and on the gums. Discover symptoms, causes, prevention tips, and much more.

With a bunch of diagnostic dead ends piling up, the doctors broadened their view of possibilities, newly considering cancers, ...

Patients with severe ulcers, said Dr. Winkelstein, must stay in bed for at least three weeks, are given no food, only constant drip treatment of three quarts of milk daily.

Researchers have found in a new study that periodontitis was linked to a higher risk of peptic and duodenal ulcers, but not gastric ulcers. Therefore treatment of periodontitis may enhance ...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves diabetic foot ulcer healing but raises amputation risk. Careful clinical use is advised.

A new study demonstrates that handheld nanopore sequencers can rapidly identify eye infection pathogens using only a ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

Can I cure my stomach ulcer naturally? The lining of the gut is shielded from potentially damaging digestive secretions by a coating of protective mucus.

The lining of the gut is shielded from potentially damaging digestive secretions by a coating of protective mucus. Sometimes, this protective mechanism breaks down leading to the development of a ...

A salt rinse can help a canker sore, ease the pain, and boost healing, along with other home remedies. If it doesn't help, you may need a prescription.

Stomach pain can mean many things, from harmless gas to serious infections. Here’s how to spot the type, understand the cause ...