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Diagramatic representation of mucosal erosion (left), excoriation (center), and ulceration (right) Simplistic representation of the life cycle of mouth ulcers. An ulcer (/ ˈ ʌ l s ər /; from Latin ulcus, "ulcer, sore") [2] is a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue and the disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue. [3]
A stress ulcer is a single or multiple mucosal defect usually caused by physiological (not psychological) stress which can become complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding. These ulcers can be caused by shock , sepsis , trauma or other conditions and are found in patients with chronic illnesses.
Some conditions cause stomach pain. Here's when to worry. In recent years, researchers have started to evaluate the role of certain diets in managing the symptoms of Crohn’s.
Behçet's disease is a triad of mouth ulcers, genital ulcers and anterior uveitis. [8] The main feature of Behçet's disease is aphthous-like ulceration, but this is usually more severe than seen in aphthous stomatitis without a systemic cause, and typically resembles major or herpetiforme ulceration or both.
Ulcers may act as a site for local infection and a portal of entry for oral flora that, in some instances, may cause septicaemia (especially in immunosuppressed patients). Therefore, oral mucositis can be a dose-limiting condition, disrupting a patient’s optimal cancer treatment plan and consequentially decreasing their chances of survival.
Symptoms prior to onset of oral ulcers are; constipation, diarrhea, abdominal gas and bloating, spastic hiccups, acid reflux and heartburn. Burning mouth syndrome appears as pre-onset symptom of ulcer manifestation. Uncotrollable belching is a later symptom associated with a systemic parasitic infection with additional symptoms. [citation needed]
Mouth ulcer, an open sore inside the mouth. Aphthous ulcer, a specific type of oral ulcer also known as a canker sore; Peptic ulcer, a discontinuity of the gastrointestinal mucosa (stomach ulcer) [1] Venous ulcer, a wound thought to occur due to improper functioning of valves in the veins; Stress ulcer, an ulcer located within the stomach and ...
Anti-ulcer agents are medications or supplements used to cure the damage of mucosal layer on organs to prevent the damage from further extending to deeper regions to cause complications. An anti-ulcer medication for treating mouth ulcer is triamcinolone, a corticosteroid. Other anti-ulcer supplements include vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.