ulcer
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If, say, you’ve had a stomach ulcer, the bot would recommend a painkiller that’s easy on the gut.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
While misoprostol, which is commonly prescribed for ulcer prevention, can be used alone for abortions, it is less effective and less safe than when it’s used in combination with mifepristone.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2026
Over a lifetime, as many as one in three people with diabetes may experience a foot ulcer.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026
The event was originally planned for July 20 but was rescheduled to Nov. 15 after Tyson had an ulcer flare-up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2024
My cheeks burned and guilt coursed through me, the guilt of indulging myself at the expense of his ulcer, his black fingernails and aching wrists.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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However, the repeated presence of inflammation, ulcers, tissue scarring and other digestive problems suggests the bacteria could contribute to chronic illness.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
In traditional Medicare, Mr. Halvorson wrote, “20% percent of diabetes patients routinely get ulcers and 20% of those ulcers turn into amputations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Misoprostol was initially approved by the FDA for stomach ulcers and is routinely prescribed off-label to induce labor, treat postpartum hemorrhage, and prepare the cervix for IUD insertion.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
Jenn Hall, National Director at Diabetes Scotland, explained that minor foot problems can lead to ulcers, infections and, at worst, amputations for people with diabetes.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
The next morning, Robin asked me to go with her to a doctor—for the ulcers but also for an X-ray of my foot, because my big toe had turned black.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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