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Most stomach ulcers are caused by infection or medication, not stress or poor diet.

Since the ulcer gets bigger with time, early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Buruli ulcer can keep skin loss to a minimum.

In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.

Age, varicose veins, smoking and arterial disease increase the risk of leg ulcers.

Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

Gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, may be caused by many factors including infection, alcohol, particular medications and some allergic and immune conditions.

Food inside the stomach is only kept there by the force of gravity so to avoid heartburn, don't lie down after a big meal.

Chronic wounds are more likely to heal if they are treated with moist rather than dry dressings.

The digestive tract can be thought of as a long muscular tube with digestive organs attached along the way.

Genital herpes is common and may not cause symptoms. More on causes, transmission, symptoms, reinfections, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, pregnancy and where to get support.