ulcer
Stomach lining wound
An ulcer is an open sore on the skin or on a mucous membrane inside the body, typically slow to heal and sometimes recurring.
The most familiar types are peptic ulcers, which form in the stomach or intestinal lining and cause burning pain.
Figuratively, ulcer describes something that festers or corrupts: Poverty is an ulcer on society.
The word also appears in the stereotype of the stressed executive with an ulcer, though stress is now known to be a minor factor compared to bacteria and medications.
Area of pathological change
- sorePainful or annoyed
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- bedsorePressure-induced skin ulcer
- pressure soreTissue damage from sustained compression
canker · fester · weeping · open wound · decubitus · venous · arterial · diabetic
Digestive organ below chest
- duodenumInitial small intestine
- H. pyloriStomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- mucosaMoist organ lining
peptic · erosion · acid reflux · antacids · endoscopy · gastroenterology · omeprazole · biopsy
Bodily or emotional distress
- burningCombustion in progress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
bloating · belching · vomiting · tenderness · discomfort · cramping · hunger pain · fullness
Oral mucosal lesion
lip · mouth sore · stomatitis · cold sore · painful · recurring · topical · rinse
lesion
Area of pathological change
pressure sore · canker · fester · weeping · open wound · decubitus · venous · arterial · diabetic · necrosis
stomach
Digestive organ below chest
- duodenumInitial small intestine
- H. pyloriStomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
mucosa · peptic · erosion · acid reflux · antacids · endoscopy · gastroenterology · omeprazole · biopsy · perforation
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
nausea · bloating · belching · vomiting · tenderness · discomfort · cramping · hunger pain · fullness · appetite loss
canker sore
Oral mucosal lesion
cheek · lip · mouth sore · stomatitis · cold sore · painful · recurring · topical · rinse · numbing gel
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- H. pyloriStomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
ibuprofen · smoking · alcohol · bacteria · infection · acidity · caffeine · spicy food · cortisol · anxiety
swollen
Abnormally enlarged
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
tender · erythema · edema · flare-up · aggravated · angry · raw · irritated · reactive · exacerbation
- stomach problemsstomach ache, stomachache, stomach cramps, indigestion, stomach upset
- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, esophagitis
- gut diseasesappendicitis, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, gastritis
- skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
- pathologycancer, disease, infection, tumor, lesion
- IBDCrohn's disease, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, proctitis, ileitis
ulcerscar
Permanent mark from healing
cicatrix · closed wound · granulation · remission · scab
- stomach ulcerSore in digestive lining
- peptic ulcersErosions in digestive lining
- bleeding ulcerEroded tissue with blood loss
- mouth ulcersPainful oral cavity lesions
- gastric ulcerStomach lining wound
- skin ulcersOpen wounds in flesh
ulcers, ulceration, ulcerative, ulcerate, ulcerated, ulcerous, ulcered, ulcerations, ulcerating