Ulcer in the esophagus

Ulcers in the esophagus usually cause swallowing problems and can lead to reflux and heartburn. Usually such an ulcer originates either from the glandular cells (adenoma) or the mucosal cells (squamous cell carcinoma). The main risk factor for an adenoma is more frequent reflux, i.e. the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. Squamous cell carcinoma is caused by nicotine and alcohol consumption, frequent drinking of hot beverages and radiation.

Ulcer on the skin

An ulcer on the skin is particularly common on the lower leg. Here, circulatory problems are usually the first to become noticeable. The cause of an ulcer on the skin is usually a circulatory disorder.

A venous circulatory disorder is usually caused by a weakness of the veins. This means that the blood from the affected part of the body can no longer be transported back to the heart. The waste products of the metabolism thus remain in the tissue and begin to damage it.

Fluid also accumulates, which causes additional pressure on the tissue. These damages easily lead to ulcerations of the skin. An arterial circulatory disorder can also cause ulcers on the skin.

In this case not enough blood reaches the tissue, so that it is not sufficiently supplied with oxygen and other nutrients. The metabolism of the cells comes to a standstill, the cells die and a skin defect develops. Diseases such as diabetes (blood sugar disease) favour the development of skin ulcerations. The therapy of ulcers on the skin is carried out by regular wound cleansing, special wound dressings and bandaging of the ulcer.

Ulcer on the neck

An ulcer is usually referred to when there is a defect in the skin. However, in common parlance, an ulcer can also be a swelling or nodular change. Such changes can occur in the neck if the thyroid gland is diseased.

The organ that sits at the front of the neck enlarges and at some point becomes clearly visible. Lymph nodes, which are located mainly on the sides of the neck, can also enlarge. This happens, for example, in the case of infections, but can also occur in malignant diseases. If the lymph nodes are greatly enlarged, they can become visible as ulcers under the skin.