Peptic ulcer disease is a common digestive disorder in which acid and digestive enzymes cause the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) to erode. A peptic ulcer ...

Over-the-counter gels provide temporary pain relief for both minor and moderate cankers. They feature an anesthetic called benzocaine that numbs the affected area. They also shield the canker from ...

Major cankers call for a doctor visit ... “Inflammatory markers are overexpressed in patients with aphthous ulcers,” Villa says. Yet another condition linked to cankers is a syndrome called ...

Dietary and lifestyle choices may help manage gastritis and stomach ulcers. Foods such as broccoli and berries may be beneficial, while spicy foods and alcohol may make symptoms worse. Gastritis ...

Ulcers, particularly peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or oesophagus. They are often caused by factors such as Helicobacter pylori (H ...

Levamisole has shown variable efficacy in reducing ulcer frequency and duration in patients with minor RAU. Oral corticosteroids should be reserved for severe cases of major RAU. Because of its ...

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The risks of untreated ulcerative colitis (UC) are many, affecting not only the gastrointestinal tract but also the eyes, joints, liver, kidneys, heart, and bones. As arguably the more severe form of ...

A Boston man described by prosecutors as a “major player” in the drug market in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard was sentenced Tuesday to serve 9 to 10 years in prison.

Actor and philanthropist Kevyn Major Howard, best known for his role as Marine Corps combat photographer "Rafterman" in Stanley Kubrick's 1987 war movie classic "Full Metal Jacket," died on Feb ...