I have a diabetic nonhealing ulcer on my right heel. I was told that the blood circulation in my foot is not very good, which is why ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a diabetic nonhealing ulcer on my right heel. I was told that the blood circulation in my foot is not very good, which is why the ulcer is not healing.

Skin ulcers can form for various reasons, including poor blood circulation. Treatment may include compression, elevation, and medical treatment. A skin ulcer is an open sore caused by poor blood flow.

I have a diabetic nonhealing ulcer on my right heel. I was told that the blood circulation in my foot is not very good, which is why the ulcer is not healing. Five years ago, I had a nonhealing ulcer ...

An ulcer — also referred to as a stomach ulcer or peptic ulcer — is a sore that forms in the stomach or in the upper portion of your small intestine. Ulcers occur when the acid your stomach uses for ...

Ulcers are sores that are slow to heal or keep returning. They can take many forms and can appear both on the inside and the outside of your body. They can be found on places of your body you can see, ...

Stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, are sores in the lining of the stomach or the top part of the small intestine. Stomach ulcer pain often occurs in the upper part of the abdomen. Doctors classify the ...

If you've ever scrolled through health advice online or listened to well-meaning friends, you've probably heard the warning: ...

Ulcers can be painful and frustrating, but sticking to a strict esophageal ulcer diet can help you through the healing process. Ulcers can develop throughout the gastrointestinal tract, so it's ...

Peptic ulcers are sores in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine caused by inflammation from the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and stomach acid erosion. In April ...