A corneal ulcer is an open sore or wound on the cornea — the transparent, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and focuses light into it. Often beginning as keratitis ...

Seasoned gastroenterologists have clarified that a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the cause of stomach ulcers and not spicy foods or prolonged fasting. The medical professionals noted that ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

Often, people associate mouth ulcers only with poor digestion or eating too much spicy food, but do you know that there can be many other reasons behind them? Mouth ulcers are not only painful but ...

GORD can also lead to more serious complications in some cases if left untreated, including severe blood loss, pneumonia, oesophageal ulcers, and even oesophageal cancer. Fortunately, there are a ...

Background and Aims Diabetic patients reportedly have a higher incidence of peptic ulcer disease. The aim of this study was to investigate if type II diabetic patients have higher risk of ...

Kenya’s Brian Kipsang tested positive for the banned substance triamcinolone acetonide, a banned corticosteroid commonly used to treat skin and joint conditions. Kipsang placed fifth in Toronto ...

The unusual dermatologic manifestation led to suspicion of infectious and inflammatory diseases, and the diagnosis of ulcers secondary to malignant emboli was confirmed after the development of ...

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Mooren's ulcer is a chronic, painful corneal ulceration of unknown aetiology. Recent histological and immunological studies suggest an autoimmune basis. It is now becoming clear that the immune system ...

Blood in your vomit (hematemesis) may be bright red, brown, or black. You may notice a small amount or have profuse bleeding. It could be caused by a range of health conditions in your upper ...