Causes of female genital tract bleeding will be reviewed here. The evaluation of patients with vaginal bleeding is discussed separately: ●Nonpregnant reproductive-age patients (see "Abnormal uterine bleeding in nonpregnant reproductive-age patients: Terminology, evaluati...
small ulcers (skin sores) when the blisters break local pain if urine touches the genital ulcers enlarged or painful lymph nodes (swollen glands) in the groin headache,fever, muscle aches, and a generally sick feeling (more likely with the initial episode). ...
genital ulcersautoimmune diseasessystemic conditionsSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that affects many organs. In this report, we discuss the case of a patient with SLE who presented to an out-hospital clinic, complaining of fever and pain with genital ...
Stomach ulcers (frequently called peptic ulcers) are painful sores that develop in the lining of your digestive system. Traditionally, they form in the stomach, but they may also develop in the small intestine (the portion called the duodenum) or the esophagus. Gastric and duodenal ulcers are t...
diseasesthat appears to be immune-mediated. It mostly affects adults. Ulcers and fissures affecting the anal mucosa may be itchy or painful and can bleed. Corticosteroids and other immune suppressants as well as immune-modulating drugs may be used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (...
painful ulcers throughout the GI system, making it too painful to swallow even liquids. If the infection spreads into the intestines, food may be poorly absorbed. People with this condition are in danger of becoming dehydrated. There may be associated pain in the area of the sternum (breast ...
Major canker sores consist of deep ulcers measuring greater than 1 cm (1/3 inch). These ulcers, which are very painful, have irregular margins and often last for three to six weeks. They tend to heal with extensive scarring. A third form of canker sores, termed "herpetiform," resemble...
Genital Herpes Genital herpes is a disease that is sexually transmitted. It is caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex. Blisters in the affected area which develop into ulcers within the 5th to 14th day. Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is an infection resulting from the spread of a parasite called...
Steroid creams should not be used in the genital area long-term because of side effects such as localized skin thinning and potential adverse effects on growth, weight, and immunity. Recent studies have evaluated the role of breastmilk in preventing and treating diaper rashes. Breastmilk is ...
(shingles).This infection is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. In some people, the infection becomes active again later in life, causing a painful, blistering rash called shingles.Shinglesthat develop on the face, head, or neck can also affect the cornea. About 40%-60% of ...