Ulcers, those gnawing sores in the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), often bring visions of greasy food or over-the-counter pain relievers to mind. While these factors can ...

Chronic vein problems are very common and often unrecognized as a threat to health. When the valves in your veins stop working, blood pools in the lower leg area and pressure builds up in the vein.

Ulcer causes can include disease or stress, among others. One patient describes what her ulcer felt like—including the red flag she overlooked.

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 ...

A rectal ulcer happens when one or more of the mucus layers that line the rectum are injured or damaged, resulting in a painful sore. Your rectum is the last few inches of your large intestine (colon) ...

Hosted by Dr. Sandy Stover, Department of Family Medicine & Biobehavioral Health... Hosted by Dr. Sandy Stover, Department of Family Medicine & Biobehavioral Health at the University of Minnesota ...

On a rare sunny winter day, you decide to get outside for a neighborhood stroll. Your left shoe is a bit loose and after a while you feel pain on your heel. After your walk, you notice a small blister ...

Persistent mouth ulcers that lasts over two to three weeks or unexplained voice changes can signal serious underlying health issues, including head and neck cancers. While often dismissed as minor ...

You may dismiss it as an insect bite when bumps or bites appear on your body. But when those bumps grow, become tender, or damage your skin, you may question what caused the spots. A skin disease ...