Someone said they have it and I don't know what it is what is it?
2007-02-22 10:55:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused, but not exclusively, by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation, an infection, and/or medical conditions which impede healing. Or in other words, it is a macroscopic discontinuity of the normal epithelium (microscopic discontinuity of epithelium is called erosion). Other causes of skin ulcerations include pressure from various sources and venous insufficiency.
2007-02-22 11:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
esssentially boo-boos in the lining of your stomach or wherever they are diagnosed. They are treatable but make you feel crummy until healed. Some food agravate them.
2007-02-22 19:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many types.... basically they are sores in your gastric tract or stomach caused by too much stomach acid, can be hypo pylori and cured with antibiotic or can be stress related. see a gastroenterologist.
2007-02-22 18:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by nmilover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋