Pete Doherty, former frontman of The Libertines who later pursued a solo career under the name Babyshambles, has revealed it ...

Peptic ulcers may be less common, but their risks—and treatments—are evolving rapidly. Learn about symptoms, causes like H. pylori and NSAIDs, & new therapies.

The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with more than 800 million people affected worldwide. Vascular diseases in patients with CKD are unique and grouped as uremic vascular ...

Ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the body, often caused by damage to the tissue from inflammation or ...

In a peer-reviewed journal, Pittsburgh doctors are sharing their experience treating wounds associated with xylazine, a ...

The organization’s goal is to find a cure for EB by 2030. The film, according to a news release, “blends powerful music with the poignant, real-life stories of patients, families, researchers ...

Studies have shown that aloe vera treatment can accelerate the healing of mouth ulcers. For example, a 2022 review of nine randomized controlled trials concluded that aloe vera treatment can ...

Baking soda, as well as OTC antacids, can temporarily relieve the symptoms of stomach ulcers. However, antacids are not a cure for stomach ulcers. For ulcers due to NSAID use, people may need to ...

Those who have long-standing tingling in the feet need to consult for medical assessment to avoid sequelae such as ulcers or infection. A change in the color of the feet or legs that may be ...

Over time, wounds, ulcers, and infections can completely damage ... Reduced blood flow can slow wound healing and make your body less effective at fighting infection, so your wound may not heal.

The rectum is made up of five layers consisting of both mucosal tissue and muscle. An ulcer—an injury to the mucosal tissue that is slow to heal or keeps returning—can be caused by injury or disease.