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 ...

There are four main types of skin ulcers: decubitus, venous, arterial, and neuropathic. Each has a different underlying cause and treatment strategy. A skin ulcer is an opening or breakage of your ...

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 ...

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