Although heartburn and ulcers are both digestive conditions, they have different causes and don’t share all the same symptoms. Deciding which is causing your symptoms may be confusing. Heartburn ...

A duodenal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that can appear in the duodenum. The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine that’s connected directly to the stomach where it empties into the ...

Doctors dread the chronic external ulcers which sometimes accompany diseases like diabetes or varicose veins, when blood circulation is poor. They know that the feeble blood supply will probably mean ...

Stress ulcers cause sores in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They can cause pain, a burning sensation, and an increased risk of infection. The damage ranges from minor irritation to severe bleeding.

A throat ulcer is an open sore in the back of the throat, esophagus, or voice box. Throat ulcers can develop due to injury or infection in the throat. Throat ulcers can develop in response to ...

Lower-extremity ulcers are very common, with an estimated prevalence of 1 to 2% among U.S. adults, 1 and they have a major effect on public health. Lower-extremity ulcers are divided into two groups — ...