Aug 16, 2024 · The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the germ Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …

Jun 16, 2025 · Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments for peptic ulcers. Learn how to manage and prevent this common disgestive condition.

Jun 14, 2025 · Sometimes, H. pylori infections lead to sores called peptic ulcers in the lining of the stomach or small intestine. Much less often, these infections can lead to stomach cancer.

Feb 22, 2024 · Bedsores also are called pressure ulcers, pressure injuries and decubitus ulcers. The people who are most at risk of bedsores have medical conditions that keep them from …

Apr 3, 2018 · Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, canker sores …

Aug 16, 2024 · A serious complication from an ulcer, such as bleeding or a hole in the stomach, may need treatment with endoscopy or surgery. But because there are many medicines that …

Oct 21, 2025 · Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the superficial lining of the large intestine, also called the colon.

Apr 25, 2025 · Overview Behcet (beh-CHET) disease, also called Behcet syndrome, is a rare condition. It causes blood vessel swelling, called inflammation, throughout the body. Behcet …

Feb 14, 2024 · The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers.

Sep 20, 2025 · Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a condition in which one or more open sores, called ulcers, form in the rectum. The rectum is a muscular tube connected to the end of the …