An ulcer is an open sore (wound) either on the skin or on the mucous membrane of mouth, throat, stomach or intestine. ulcer in stomach is called peptic ulcer while ulcer in small intestine is called duodenal ulcer. ulcers in oral cavity are called mouth ulcer.
in case of gastric (stomach) ulcers and duodenal ulcers, there is pain and fullness in epigastrium, (L) hypochondrium. it is often relieved by food.
Causes of ulcers :-
1) hyperacidity
2) stress
3) dietic error - spicy food
4) starvation
Acupressure treatment for ulcers :-
St 25, 36
CV 12
P 6
Sp 4
Liv 3
UB 20
Ex 10
Acupressure treatment for Skin ulcers :-
Lu 5, 9
Sp 10
Du 14, 20
Li 11
UB 16
Reflex areas : - Stomach, liver, heart, gall bladder, small intestine, colon, spleen, pancreas.