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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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What current European and national legislation are relevant to pressure sores?

the legislation is the safeguarding legislation such as the care standards act and safeguarding vulnerable adults as it states you have a duty to protect individuals from harm, which includes protecting them from getting pressure sores. The GSCC code of practice also states this. NICE have clinical guidelines for the prevention of pressure sores and your organisation should also have a policy for this

How can you differentiate between peptic ulcer and pregnancy symptoms if you feel nausea and giddy?

Peptic ulcers are painful typically and increasingly so with eating. Hello there. The only way to differentiate between peptic ulcer and pregnancy symptoms is to speak to your doctor or wait till your period is due and if it is late, then do a pregnancy test.

What conditions might cause bloody stools?

Ulcers of which some are known as bleeding ulcers are a cause of bloody stools. Some other types of bloody stools are caused by a person who drinks but does not eat. Sometimes it is an infection in the bowels and in the worst cases there could be some type of cancer or a tumorous growth in the bowels.

Can you use Calmoseptine for Stage II pressure ulcer?

At the rehab hospital where I work, I often see 'hydrogel' being used to treat Stage II's for about 14 days twice daily.

Calmoseptine is usually used for Stage I.

What life threatening problems can result from a poorly managed ulcer?

Poorly managed ulcers can bleed, leading to anemia, and sometimes, death. Obstruction can occur where the stomach meets the small intestines since ulcers can cause inflammation. This swelling could block food from passing through the digestive tract and cause vomiting as a symptom. Some ulcers increase the risk of stomach cancer and infections.

Symptoms of ulcer?

There may be no symptoms of ulcers or the individual may experience:

  • A gnawing or burning pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and the navel. The pain is usually worse a couple of hours after a meal or in the middle of the night when the stomach is empty.
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Loss of weight
  • Tiredness (a symptom of a bleeding ulcer)
  • Weakness (a symptom of a bleeding ulcer)
  • Blood in vomit or stool. When blood is in the stool, it appears tarry or black (symptom of a bleeding ulcer).

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Will fluconazole cause and allergic react?

Anything can cause an allergic reaction. So, yes fluconazole can cause an allergic reaction, though it is not common.

What protects the stomach against ulcers?

Mostly it is protected by a layer of mucus and neutralizes the stomach acid and keep sit away from the lining.

Aspririn, Motrin etc decrease the mucus production.

What causes venous ulcer?

Venous ulcer are caused by venous insufficiency (improper functioning of venous valves).

How do you get rid of mouth ulcers?

Toothpaste is good because if you have ulcers at the bottom of your mouth and it hurts when you clean your teeth the toothpaste can help clean them.

You can also eat fruits that don't not contain peptic acids and eat fresh vegetables. A mouth ulcer is a very common condition, and most people will have at least one in their lifetime. However 80% of all mouth ulcers are minor i.e. they are small (2-8mm in diameter) and normally heal naturally within 10-14 days. A minor ulcer will not cause any scarring.

Mouth ulcers can heal within 7-14 days without treatment but medicine and treatment may provide relief. Some medicines may speed up the healing if used early enough.

Can you get herpes by pecking someone on the lips?

If one of the persons involved in the kiss has a herpes legion there is a definite risk one of the main factors of herpes being passed on through infected parents kissing their children. the same rule applies to lovers so if there is any hint of herpes and it can be felt before it breaks out abstain from contact in that area until it has passed.

What could you do to avoid catching stomach ulcers from a family member?

Stomach ulcers are not contagious. You do not have to take any precautions.

Can ulcers be in the small intestine?

Yes. Especially during inflammatory bowel diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.

What factors can contribute to creating an ulcer?

Smoking is an important risk factor that increases a patient's chance of developing an ulcer, decreases the body's response to therapy, and increases the chances of dying from ulcer complications.

I have a stomach ulcer and it hurts really bad what can ease the pain?

first control your diet.dnt eat spicy or oily food or meat.eat easily digestable food like vegetables and pulse.the pain wl be decreased inshallah.