Question 1

is it ok to leave stomach ulcer untreated?

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No: If you truly have a stomach ulcer and do not treat it, it can cause low blood counts (anemia), chronic abdominal pain and in some cases death from bleeding or perforation of your stomach.  If you do have an ulcer you should treat it.

Question 2

what happens if you leave a peptic ulcer untreated?

Accepted Answer

See details: It may heal by itself but left untreated increases the risks of bleeds and other complications.

Question 3

how long can bleeding ulcer go untreated?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding ulcer: Bleeding ulcers require treatment in order to stop the bleeding.  The rate of bleeding determines how long some one can weight to be treated.  If you are actively bleeding and have blood in your stool you will need immediate treatment.  A small ulcer that is only oozing occasionally still requires treatment.  Today ulcers can be treated better than ever so don't wait, be well and heal.

Question 4

what happens when a bleeding ulcer is left untreated?

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Not a good idea.: Ulcers that bleed have eroded into a blood vessel. Small blood vessel may spontaneously stop bleeding, while larger ones may require endoscopy or surgery. Even when the bleeding stops by itself, the ulcer should be treated to prevent further bleeding or perforation. Medications can be very effective. The first step is to contact your doctor or a gastroenterologist for a history, physical and test.

Question 5

how fast can ulcers grow if left untreated?

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Fast: Ulcers can grow deeper if left untreated.  This can lead to deep infections, abscesses, bone infections and eventually gangrene.  You should have this checked out quickly to avoid loss of limb.

Question 6

can anyone develop ulcers? i have severe untreated gerd. i don't drink, smoke, take nsaid and tested negative for h pylori. am i still at risk?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: Anyone can get ulcers. I assume you ate talking about stomach or duodenal ulcers. You seem to be at very low risk. But NSAIDs can do this.

Question 7

approximately how long does it take for an ulcer to start bleeding if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: You never know.  A gastric (stomach) ulcer could bleed today or it might never bleed significantly.  It depends on how bad the ulcer is and whether there is a major artery nearby.

Question 8

what would happen to a leg ulcer  if it was left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Whether venous or arterial a leg ulcer can lead to serious infection and even amputation if left untreated.

Question 9

left untreated what will an ulcer caused by stres and nsaids do/cause?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer: Untreated stress ulcers can bleed, especially when taking nsaid's that irritate your stomach further and disturb platelet function.  Depending on the extent of bleeding, you could vomit blood or have blood in your stool.  This could become life-threatening.  Hoping you're avoiding alcohol and learning to deal with your stress in healthy ways. Hoping you're also working with your doctor on ulcers.

Question 10

can an ulcer formed in the ankle lead to cancer after 2-3 years of it being untreated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No set time period but a marjolin ulcer or type of skin cancer associated with skin ulcer rarely occur and tend to be more aggressive than run- of-the- mill skin cancer.

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