In general, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum are referred to as peptic ulcers.
The stomach is a bag of muscle that crushes and mixes food with the...
Since Joseph had a family history of diabetes, he knew the importance of checking his feet regularly for diabetic foot ulcers. But despite... Read more »
One of the biggest and most important diabetes trials is well underway. But so far it hasn't received much attention. That will... Read more »
The American Diabetes Association has just sent out an e-mail, in which they say that the U.S. House of Representatives has recently passed... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Insulin-dependent diabetes; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - type 1TreatmentThe immediate goals of treatment are to treat diabetic ketoacidosis... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call for medical advice if you have persistent abdominal pain or indigestion, or need to take antacids frequently to... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional New or changing symptoms often mean that additional treatment is needed to keep ulcerative colitis under control. For... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when constant pressure is placed against the skin. Alternative Names Bedsore;... Read more »