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How did the activity Visualizing Changes in the Skin Color Due to Continuous External Pressure relate to formation of decubitus ulcers?
First of all, if you are trying to change your skin color by visualizing changes because you feel external pressure, then you may be developing chronic stress. If you are so depressed that you do not get out of bed for days and remain in one position then you may get decubitus ulcers, otherwise they are not related.
Does Raynaud's disease cause ulcers?
In approximately 1% of cases of Raynaud's disease, deep sores (ulcers) may develop in the skin
What is an arterial ulcer?
Answer An arterial ulser is an ulser on an artery. Nothing to play with for sure. -The above answer is not entirely correct. An arterial ulcer refers to an ulcer that may have developed from but is prohibited from healing by arterial insufficiency. These ulcers tend to be at the distal (farthest away from the body) part of the feet. These contrast to Venous ulcers (due to lack of the bodies ability to return fluid away from the legs), neurotrophic (diabetic) and pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers).
Are ulcers genetic?
Yes, it is believed that in some cases, genetics may be a factor with ulcers.
How long is the incubation period of the disease gastric ulcers?
Gastric ulcers do not have a specific incubation period like infectious diseases, as they are not caused by a pathogen that requires a period of replication before symptoms appear. Instead, gastric ulcers develop due to a combination of factors, including excess stomach acid, the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and lifestyle factors. Symptoms may develop gradually over time as the ulcer forms and worsens.
What disease you may get when not wearing slippers or shoes?
One can get "Foot Ulcers", it is very painfull having these ulcers removed.
Peptic ulcers may be caused by hyperacidity or the pathogen?
Peptic ulcers can be caused by hyperacidity or by the bacteria H. pylori.
Does Ebola virus cause ulcers on skin?
Ebola virus does not typically cause skin ulcers as a primary symptom. Instead, it is characterized by severe symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and internal bleeding. While some patients may develop a rash or experience skin manifestations, these are not the same as ulcers. The most significant complications usually arise from systemic effects rather than localized skin lesions.
What causes ulcers on the body?
Ulcer in the generic means a hole. All types of disease processes cause or may cause ulcers. Stomach ulcers, a subset, are typically promoted by bacteria.
How can severe ulcers caused by leprosy be treated?
Severe ulcers caused by leprosy may be treated surgically with small skin grafts.
How do you feel when you have HPYLORI?
H. Pylori is a bacteria thought to cause ulcers. Dependent on the state of ulcers, one may have no symptoms or have abdominal discomfort.
What are most ulcers caused by?
Stomach ulcers can be caused by excessive drinking or tobacco products. They may also be caused by different illnesses or prescription pills.
