How to prevent an abscess Wash your hands regularly. Properly clean skin injuries, even if they’re minor. Apply an antibacterial ointment to skin injuries and cover with a bandaid. Wash your face when you wake up and before bed. Encourage family members to wash their hands. What does an abscessRead More →
Treatment of Anorectal Abscess Febrile, immunocompromised, or diabetic patients or those with marked cellulitis should also receive antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin 500 mg IV every 12 hours and metronidazole 500 mg IV every 8 hours, ampicillin/sulbactam 1.5 g IV every 8 hours). How do you treat a perianal abscess without surgery?Read More →
If a peritonsillar abscess is not treated promptly, the infection can spread to the neck, roof of the mouth and lungs. Is a peritonsillar abscess serious? Peritonsillar abscesses could cause severe symptoms or complications. Rare and more serious symptoms include: infected lungs. obstructed (blocked) airway. Should I go to theRead More →
Peritoneal abscess describes the formation of an infected fluid collection encapsulated by fibrinous exudate, omentum, and/or adjacent visceral organs. The overwhelming majority of abscesses occur subsequent to SP. Abscess formation may be a complication of surgery. What is Postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess? Retroperitoneal abscess is an unusual type of abscess inRead More →
An abscess on the gums is called a periodontal abscess. Bacterial infections cause these small collections of pus. The abscess may feel like a soft, warm bump. What does a gum abscess look and feel like? A periodontal abscess is a pocket of pus in the tissues of the gum.Read More →