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Ulcers
Ulcers are sores found in the mucous membrane that often result in the loss of epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous fat. They are commonly caused by poor blood circulation, lack of mobility, and prolonged and too much pressure on the tissues.
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How do you treat a peptic ulcer while pregnant?
When treating a peptic ulcer during pregnancy, it's crucial to consult a healthcare provider for safe options. Common treatments may include antacids and sucralfate, which are generally considered safe. Avoiding nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is essential, as they can exacerbate ulcers. Additionally, lifestyle modifications like dietary changes and stress management can be beneficial.
Can you spread molluscum pox virus to your infant?
Molluscum is spread by skin-to-skin contact. Keep your molluscum lesions covered to avoid spreading it to others.
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yes alcohol,drugs, an bacterias can cause stomach ulcers.They can also be genetic
What is the cause if you are take the cytotec medicine?
Cytotec is a medicine for men who have ulcers.
Can you get an ulcer on your stoma after having ileostomy?
yes,bacteria would be a problem, logically having plastic near the skin would cause irritation. But was is the cure?
Can children suffer from diabetic ulcers?
Yes, anyone who has diabetes can get a diabetic ulcer. Diabetic ulcers can form due to poor circulation, irritation, trauma, and the duration of the diabetes.
What is a good diet for a stomach ulcer?
The best diet for people with gastric (stomach) ulcers is one that is healthy and balanced.
- Eating more often, or having extra milk or dairy are not helpful and may even cause more pain.
- Avoid foods that cause problems or discomfort for you. Most often, foods to avoid may include alcohol, coffee, caffeinated soda, fatty foods, chocolate, and spicy foods.
- Avoid late night snacks.
Other lifestyle tips that may help your ulcer heal and ease your symptoms are:
- If you smoke or chew tobacco, try to quit. Tobacco will slow the healing of your ulcer and make it more likely that the ulcer will return.
- Reduce your stress. Stress can bother your reflux problem.
Avoid drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve pain. Take any medicines with plenty of water.
Your father has a diabetic footsowhat all precautions he should take 2 avoid ulcers?
Keep the feet (especially between the toes) clean and dry. Lotion may be applied if the skin is dry, but not between the toes. Inspect the feet daily for sores, rashes, or other skin changes. Wear well fitting shoes, and don't go barefoot. Take care in trimming toenails. Make sure the feet are regularly examined by a doctor.
The reason diabetics have problems with their feet is due to neuropathy (loss of feeling due to nerve damage caused by diabetes) or peripheral vascular disease (decreased blood flow caused by diabetes). What this means is a diabetic may not feel damage occurring to the feet, and if damage occurs, the blood flow is decreased, so healing cannot take place as easily.
If a sore is allowed to develop and goes unnoticed, amputation is often the result. This is why foot care is extremely important in diabetics.
What does having ulcers on the bottom of your tongue mean?
It will depend on the size of the ulcer.
I have them now, and was momentarily terrified that it was herpes. Don't panic, herpes sores are also seen around the mouth and on the inside - not just the tongue.
If I am assuming you have the same size ulcers as me, what you need is to apply glycerin to the affected area throughout the day.
A healthy diet and good oral hygiene helps; don't brush too fast. Mine are on the mend, but are still painful. Expect a week or so of suffering.
Low amounts of Vitamin A, or high amounts of acid can cause mouth ulcers to form.
Try taking vitamin B supplements, or eating foods rich in vitamin B
Can also be stress related so try to reduce stress - sometimes people get mouth ulcers after drinking alcohol and carbonated drinks, or eating acidic foods
Will doxycyline cause genital ulcers?
There have been a limited number of cases where people developed what appeared to be hives in the genital region and other parts of the body while taking Doxycyline. Your doctor can help you figure out the cause of the problems. There are other possibilities, including STDs.
Is stomach ulcer heardity problem?
For the most part no. Sometimes stomach cancer can cause ulcers, and this can be somewhat linked to hereditary (though most causes of gastric cancer are environmental). But most cases of gastric ulcers are due to environmental factors.
The most common cause of stomach ulcers is a bacterial infection with H. pylori, and this can run in families because they contaminate each other, but it isn't due to heredity.
Second most common cause of stomach ulcers is chronic use of NSAIDs, such as ibuprophen. This too is not linked to heredity.
How is venous insufficiency treated?
Periodic elevation of legs and bed rest can help with leg swelling
Can Aspirin and Ibuprofin give you a stomach ulcer?
Ideally no, if you have a previous history of gastric or duodenal ulcer. Ibuprofen and related analgesics act by inhibiting an enzyme called COX2 (cyclo oxygenase 2). This enzyme produces prostaglandins, which are essential for maintaining the gastric/duodenal mucosa. Prostaglandins also maintain blood circulation to the epithelial (membrane) lining. Thus, inhibition of prostaglandins may be ominous, particularly in the vulnerable.
Can you successfully treat ulcers with over the counter drugs?
For some ulcers, yes. But over-the-counter medication for treating ulcers should not be pursued without first consulting a physician. Because of the potential complications of intestinal and stomach ulcers, it is important that patients immediately see a physician or other health care professional.
The majority of ulcers are caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria that thrives in the acidic environment of the stomach and early small intestine (duodenum). Elimination of this bacteria via antibiotics and medications that diminish stomach acidity can substantially reduce the incidence of ulcers.
Some over-the-counter medications commonly used to treat ulcers include bismuth subsalicylate (sold under the brand name Pepto-Bismol) and protein pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (sold under the brand name Prilosec).
Is enteric coated aspirin good for patient with ulcer?
Medicines with an enteric coating are safe for sensitive stomachs because the coating prevents heartburn or stomach ache. For a patient with an ulcer, coated aspirin would be the safest kind to take.
Can you drink alchohol with a stomach ulcer?
Sure you can. But the real question is "Should you?" Let me answer it like this. If you had a large open sore on your hand, would you put that hand in a bowl full of alcohol and leave it there for an hour or two? It would hurt like the dickens, wouldn't it. Then why would you want to do that same thing to your stomach. Wait until the sore is healed up before you soak it in alcohol (rubbing alcohol or drinking alcohol, they will have the same effect).
