Ulcers, those gnawing sores in the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), often bring visions of greasy food or over-the-counter pain relievers to mind. While these factors can ...

Chronic vein problems are very common and often unrecognized as a threat to health. When the valves in your veins stop working, blood pools in the lower leg area and pressure builds up in the vein.

Nowadays, busy life, irregular eating habits and stress have a direct impact on our stomach. Heartburn, gas, indigestion and the most dangerous 'ulcer' have become common problems today. Nowadays, ...

Ulcer causes can include disease or stress, among others. One patient describes what her ulcer felt like—including the red flag she overlooked.

Irregular eating patterns and excessive intake of spicy, oily, or unhygienic foods can irritate the stomach lining and lead ...

Although heartburn and ulcers are both digestive conditions, they have different causes and don’t share all the same symptoms. Deciding which is causing your symptoms may be confusing. Heartburn ...

Hosted by Dr. Sandy Stover, Department of Family Medicine & Biobehavioral Health... Hosted by Dr. Sandy Stover, Department of Family Medicine & Biobehavioral Health at the University of Minnesota ...

On a rare sunny winter day, you decide to get outside for a neighborhood stroll. Your left shoe is a bit loose and after a while you feel pain on your heel. After your walk, you notice a small blister ...

You may dismiss it as an insect bite when bumps or bites appear on your body. But when those bumps grow, become tender, or damage your skin, you may question what caused the spots. A skin disease ...