Canker sores are small mouth ulcers that usually form on the gums. Knowing how to get rid of canker sores with home remedies and over-the-counter treatments can limit pain and discomfort. Also called ...

A doctor may also order an endoscopy to look directly inside your stomach for ulcers. During this test, a doctor will insert a thin, lighted tube through your mouth and into the stomach and the ...

Conclusion: Our study showed a high prevalence of peptic ulcer disease in patients with cirrhosis. In our context, an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy should be performed as part of the initial health ...

Patients who had bleeding ulcers with high-risk stigmata (active bleeding, non-bleeding visible vessel or adherent clot; Forrest Ia to IIb) at initial endoscopy received endoscopic therapy.

Further, our findings reaffirm the important role of early endoscopy in management of acute peptic ulcer bleeding.

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD An esophageal ulcer is a sore produced by erosion of the protective mucosal layer ...

Mouth ulcers are painful areas in the mouth and gums. They range in size, and the exact symptoms of a mouth ulcer will depend on the type. While mostly harmless, mouth ulcers can be extremely ...