Ulcer in the groin

An ulcer in the groin is in many cases due to a so-called inguinal hernia. In this case, part of the intestine is pressed through a newly created opening in the lower layers of the abdominal wall up to the groin. It is often possible to push such an intestinal loop back into the abdominal cavity through the opening with a finger. It becomes dangerous if the intestinal loop gets stuck. If necessary, immediate surgery must be performed.

Ulcer in the nose

Ulcers in the nose can be both benign and malignant tumors. Often these tumors are only detected when they are already so large that they cause breathing problems. Benign tumors are formed, for example, from connective tissue (fibroma), bone (osteoma) or nasal mucosa (papilloma). Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the malignant tumors.

Ulcer in the ear

Ulcers on the ear are often caused by contaminated skin. Similar to pimples on the face, an inflammation of a sebaceous gland occurs, for example, which causes an ulcer on the ear. However, a malignant ulcer can also be caused by skin changes. Especially people who often have sunburn on their ears are at increased risk of skin cancer on the ears.

Ulcer on the tongue

An ulcer on the tongue can be due to a variety of causes. For example, an inflammation can cause swelling of the taste buds and thus temporarily cause ulcers. Infections with bacteria or a fungal infection in the mouth can also affect the tongue. In addition, malignant degeneration of the mucous membrane of the tongue can occur.

Ulcer on the gums

An ulcer on the gums is usually caused by an infection of the oral cavity with bacteria or fungi, for example. The pathogens attack the gums and form small ulcerations there. These so-called aphtae are particularly painful when eating and brushing your teeth. These can be alleviated by anti-inflammatory agents. As a rule, the ulcers disappear again after a few days.