Question 1

can anything other than crohn's disease cause ulcer(s) in the ileum?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers in TI: Non steroidal inflammattory drugs such as motrin often do.
Rarely TB, yersinia or lymphoma.

Question 2

what is the prevalence of pressure ulcers in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

2.5 million in USA: This is an estimate and represents the number of TREATED pressure sores. The incidence is likely to be much much higher.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/epidemiology-pathogenesis-and-risk-assessment-of-pressure-ulcers?source=outline_link&amp;view=text&amp;anchor=H2#H2For a good summary:

Question 3

i think i might have an ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Ulcers can occur anywhere & everywhere. I suspect that you may be referring to a peptic ulcer which can cause abdominal (stomach) pain. Best to go see your family doctor for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment. In meantime, you can try over-the-counter antacids (like rolaids & tums), h2 blockers (like zantac, (ranitidine) Pepcid & axid) & even ppi (like Prilosec & protonix).

Question 4

what r the syptoms for an ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Pain/nausea: Symptoms of peptic ulcer can vary, but most common symptoms are burning or sharp pains in upper stomach, usually worse before and after meals.  They can be caused by use of Aspirin or Motrin and other nsaids.  If not treated, they can cause internal bleeding, which need medical attention.  Go see your physician.

Question 5

what needs to be taken for an ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer : We need more information. Stomach ulcer? Skin ulcer?  was there bleeding? Was there h pylori?  Did you have an upper endoscope? Why do you say you have an ulcer?

Question 6

what is rectal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

RECTAL ULCER: It can result from stool pressure ( severe chronic constipation : stercoral ulcer,  or from some viral diseases sexually transmitted  or  from  malignancy ( cancer).
Biopsy is imperative in many cases.

Question 7

does zinc cause ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Peptic ulcers: Assuming you are taking about peptic ulcers, normal amounts of zinc do not cause this type of ulcer.  Overdoses of zinc can be very irritating to the stomach and may cause stomach ulcers.

Question 8

what causes oral ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Ulcers have many causes, some  are known,  while others are poorly understood. Viruses, bacteria, ill-fitting dentures, stress, nutritional deficiencies and compromised immune system and drug side effects are all known factors.

Question 9

i need a cure for ulcer?

Accepted Answer

PPI: A proton pump inhibitor like Prilosec generally will help by reducing the gastric acid around the ulcer and letting it heal.  You should be seen if it does not improve.

Question 10

what are decubius ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Excessive pressure: In a given area from lying in once place, ie; lying in hospital bed without changing position for an excessive time period will cause skin th break down in area under too much pressure.

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