Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are small or small lesions that can be painful and develop in the mouth, at the base of the gum, tongue, and inner cheeks. Several factors, like hormonal changes, minor injuries, and emotional stress, can trigger them.
Canker sores are rarely contagious and usually go away after 1-2 weeks, even without treatment, but there are treatments to help ease…
Growing up, as a kid in a Nigerian home, you have probably heard your mom shout out, “Come and eat, oh, before you give yourself an ulcer.” This statement alone made many believe hunger is the sole cause of ulcers. However, hunger is not the cause of ulcers.
Various factors can cause stomach ulcers, and although being hungry can aggravate pre-existing conditions of ulcers, it is not the…
Stomach ulcers are open sores found around the stomach, which develop in the digestive tract lining. They can be very painful, and certain foods can cause the production of stomach acids that stir up the open sore.
Stomach ulcers result from a bacteria infection called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Taking pain relievers (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen) for a very long time can also cause the…