![What Are Aphthous Mouth Ulcers? 1 Aphthous mouth ulcers](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-13-300x158.png)
**Q: What are Aphthous Mouth Ulcers?** **A:** Aphthous mouth ulcers, commonly known as canker sores, are small, painful sores that develop on the soft tissues inside the mouth. They typically...
![What Is Chronic Gastritis? 2 Chronic Gastritis](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-184-300x158.png)
...fruits and vegetables). * Manage stress levels. **Complications:** Untreated chronic gastritis can lead to: * Stomach ulcers * Gastric bleeding * Scarring and thickening of the stomach lining * Gastric...
![What Is Stomach Cancer? 3 Stomach Cancer](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-196-300x158.png)
**What is Stomach Cancer?** **Q: What is stomach cancer?** A: Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, arises when malignant cells form in the lining of the stomach. It is...
![What Is Peptic Ulcer Disease? 4 Peptic Ulcer Disease](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-153-300x158.png)
**What is Peptic Ulcer Disease?** **What is a peptic ulcer?** A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or small intestine (duodenal ulcer). The...
![What Is Excision Of Trochanteric Pressure Ulcer With Primary Suture: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 5 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...Similar to other types of pressure ulcers (ischial and sacral), trochanteric pressure ulcers develop in stages. Such stages describe the severity of the condition. Stage 1 – The pressure ulcer...
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## Ulcerative Colitis (UC): What Is It? **What is Ulcerative Colitis (UC)?** Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large intestine (colon) and rectum....
![What Is Gastroduodenostomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 7 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...stools that result from bleeding of the ulcers. Though most ulcers will heal and go away on their own, serious ulcers can cause internal bleeding, a perforation in the stomach...
![What Is Gastrectomy: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 8 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...may be considered for individuals diagnosed with: * Stomach cancer * Benign stomach tumors * Stomach ulcers * Other severe stomach conditions **Risks and Complications** As with any surgery, a...
![What Is Functional Dyspepsia? 9 Functional Dyspepsia](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-88-300x158.png)
...unknown, but it is believed to involve: * Abnormal motility (movement) of the stomach and intestines * Increased sensitivity to gastric acid * Delayed gastric emptying * Psychological factors, such...
![What Is A Pressure Ulcer? 10 Pressure Ulcer](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-103-300x158.png)
**Question: What is a pressure ulcer?** **Answer:** A pressure ulcer is a type of skin damage that is caused by prolonged pressure on a part of the body. This can...