How to Prevent an Abscess: SmartClinic Urgent Care: Urgent Care

An abscess is a swollen bump that shows up beneath your skin’s surface. Abscesses occur when a skin injury or hair follicle becomes infected and a pocket of pus forms.

An abscess isn’t usually a cause for concern, but it can be painful and the infection can spread. If you’re dealing with an uncomfortable abscess, you’re probably wondering what you can do to prevent them.

Our team of experts at Smart Clinic Urgent Care offers these effective tips that can help you prevent and minimize your risk of abscesses.

What causes an abscess?

If you have an abscess, it’s likely the result of staphylococcus bacteria infecting a skin wound or injury. 

Bacteria can also infect your hair follicles. An ingrown hair is a hair that’s trapped under your skin. This can result in bacteria infecting your hair follicle, causing an abscess.

Although infection is the key cause of an abscess, the abscess itself actually forms because of your immune system.

Once bacterial invaders are detected, your immune system dispatches a battalion of white blood cells to fight the bacteria. As this occurs, some of the surrounding tissue dies. A small pocket forms, creating the perfect spot for pus to form an abscess. The pus consists of white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria.

How to prevent an abscess

In most cases, abscesses don’t cause any complications. However, they can be painful, itchy, and unsightly. While you can’t always prevent an abscess, the following tips can help lower your risk of developing one.

Keep your skin healthy and clean

One of the best ways you can prevent an abscess is to take care of your skin. A skin abscess occurs when an infection takes place in your hair follicle, skin injury, or a blocked oil or sweat gland. 

You can keep your skin healthy by following these tips:

• 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

Another good practice is to avoid touching your face. This can transfer dirt, oil, and bacteria from your hands to your face.

Do not share personal items

Staphylococcus bacteria can rest on the skin and not cause infection. That’s why we recommend not sharing personal items like clothing, razors, and athletic equipment with others. Doing so greatly increases your risk of an abscess.

Be careful when shaving

Shaving is one of the main causes of ingrown hairs. It’s important to shave carefully, especially in the underarm area, as it’s the most common area for an abscess. Always use a clean razor that’s not dull to avoid nicks and cuts.

Treating an abscess

Abscesses usually go away on their own. However, if you have an abscess that’s not going away, is very large, or causes you great pain or a fever, contact us. 

Our team specializes in examining, testing, and treating abscesses with a variety of treatment options. Your abscess may need to be drained or you may need medications to fight the infection.

To learn more about abscesses and receive needed treatment, send us a message or call to schedule your appointment today. If you’re worried about a painful abscess, you can always walk into one of our urgent care locations in West Covina and Santa Clarita, California. Telehealth visits are also available.

Dental Abscess Causes and Prevention

A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus in the alveolar bone at the root apex of the tooth or structures supporting tooth (e.g. gums). It is a bacterial infection, which can be either painful or painless, that can affect both children and adults.

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Dental abscesses can manifest both in chronic and acute forms and are usually categorized depending on the site of occurrence:

• Periapical abscess: a common form of dental abscess occurring at the apex of a tooth root in the alveolar bone.
• Gingival abscess: an infection which occurs on the surface of the gum tissue that lines the teeth, creating swelling and pain in the gums.
• Periodontal abscess: an infection inside the deep gum pockets which mostly occurs if gingival abscess is left untreated.

Generally, dental abscesses are localized to the affected tooth or structures supporting the tooth, however suppuration (pus formation) can frequently spread to the nearby tissues causing fatal complications.

Signs and symptoms

Signs and symptoms of the acute dental abscess are pain (throbbing and continuous), swelling, erythema (redness) and fever. Patients may also experience sensitivity to hot and/or cold food/drinks, difficulty in opening mouth, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, bad breath and restlessness. However, a chronic abscess grows gradually and may not be associated with pain.

Bacteria majorly involved in causing dental abscesses comprise of the complex mix of strict anaerobes and facultative anaerobes.

Causes of dental abscesses

Bacteria are natural inhabitants of oral cavity (mouth). An improper oral hygiene can form a plaque on teeth and gums. Acids produced by the plaque can decay teeth or gums.

The main causes of dental abscesses are:

• Decayed or injured teeth (traumatic, broken or chipped): If left untreated, decaying teeth can stimulate an abscess. These conditions can lead to an opening in the tooth enamel (outermost and protective layer of tooth), permitting bacteria to infect the center of the tooth (the pulp) resulting in abscess at the apex of the tooth. In cases, where the infection is left untreated it spreads from root to the bone supporting the tooth.
• An infection in the gums and deep pockets inside the gums can also promote abscess.
• Infections post dental treatments such as extractions, implants and root canal treatment.
• An infection around the inflamed soft tissue surrounding the erupting tooth, which is referred as pericoronitis.
• Course tooth brushing.

It has also been observed that people with compromised immune system are more prone to infections. A compromised immune system, however, may not directly lead to dental abscess, but always increases the chances of infection.

Prevention of dental abscesses

Incidences of dental abscess can significantly be reduced if a good oral hygiene is maintained. Some of the key methods of preventing dental abscesses are given below.

Diet

Sugar is one of the major causes of tooth decay (caries). Sugar sticks to the tooth structures and accelerate tooth decay. Hence, avoid sugary, starchy and sticky foods to lower the risk of developing a dental abscess.

Using a fluoride toothpaste

Fluorides are substances, which protect the teeth against mineral loss, contribute remineralization of enamel and prevent formation of acids. Use fluoridated drinking water hence water fluoridation is the most effective ways to reduce caries. Start using a fluoridated toothpaste.

Good oral hygiene

Regular and proper brushing of the teeth, twice daily is recommended for maintaining good oral hygiene. Start using dental floss or an inter-dental brush for proper cleaning in between teeth and gums. Seek a dental professional help for correct brushing and flossing techniques. Also, replace toothbrush every three or four months.

Regular dental check-ups

Visit your dentist for regular checkups. Seek a professional advice every 6 months. Consult the dentist immediately in case of trauma happens to the tooth.

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Tooth Abscess: identification, treatment, and prevention

A tooth abscess is a great discomfort because it can make it difficult for you to manage your daily life. It is very painful, and can even cause some to be unable to eat or even drink. Before you plan to visit your dentist for the treatment, it is better that you completely understand that what a tooth abscess is.

What Is A Tooth Abscess?

The tooth abscess is the formation of the bacterial infection in the root of the teeth. The abscess will commonly form between the teeth and the gums. You will suddenly feel the pain from the formation of tooth abscess. It is commonly caused when the bacteria will enter the tooth cavity and will accumulate there, forming an infection. It will grow with the passage of time. You will feel like the pain has come out of nowhere but you should know that the tooth abscess might have been growing for many years.

Identifying Tooth Abscesses In Your Teeth

Pain is not the only symptom that proves you are suffering from a tooth abscess. The pain that comes from tooth abscess is very intense and strong. But the pain will start slowly as a dull throb and within few days, however, it can quickly increase and become unbearable.

When it is hard for you to ignore the pain in your tooth, it is the clear sign that you might have tooth abscess. There are different types of pains that you will have to deal with like annoying but tolerable, shooting pain, throbbing pain that will bring you to your knees.

There are several other symptoms that you will notice with the pain.

1. Sensitivity to hot or cold
2. Fever
3. General malaise
4. Upper or lower jaw will be swollen
5. Lymph nodes in your neck under the jaw will be swollen
6. Bitter taste and you will feel the food has extra salt
7. Bad breath
8. Draining sore on your gums
9. Biting or chewing will be painful
10. Pain in the bone around the affected tooth

Treatment

When you visit Madison Dental Health Partners we can properly examine your tooth to find out the root cause of tooth abscess. We will then be able to suggest the proper treatment according to your conditions. Here are a few of the commonly used treatments:

1-Root Canal

In this process, the dentist will try to save your tooth. There are special tools that will be used to remove the infection from your tooth.

2-Extraction

When the condition of the tooth is extremely bad, root canal is not a feasible option. This is the reason that dentist will have to extract your tooth. It will help in the removal of severe fungus.
After the treatment, the dentist will give you medications to ease the pain and help with the recovery process.

Prevention

It is better that you prevent your tooth from the formation of tooth abscess. Here are some tips that will help you prevent your tooth.

• Consume a healthy and balanced diet
• Do not ignore your oral health. Visit your dentist twice a year
• Brush your teeth properly and assure that you cover your toothbrush
• Brush your teeth twice daily and floss them properly
• Avoid consuming too many sweets & clean your teeth before going to bed

Prevention of severe pelvic abscess formation following extended radical surgery for locally recurrent rectal cancer

Background:

For treatment of locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC), extended radical surgery is sometimes required to obtain a negative margin. Such surgery is often associated with severe postoperative pelvic abscess (PA) formation. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of reconstructive surgery using a large rectus abdominis myocutaneous (RAM) flap and anal preservation surgery on the incidence of severe PA.

Method:

Between February 1998 and June 2008, 44 patients underwent extended surgery for LRRC. Patients were divided into the pre-2004 group (n = 15) and the post-2004 group (n = 29). To reduce the risk of infections, we modified the surgical approach after 2004 to include a larger volume of RAM flap (modified RAM flap) and implemented anal preservation surgery.

Results:

The overall incidence of severe PA was significantly lower in the post-2004 group [6 of 29 (21%)] than the pre-2004 group [9 of 15 (60%), P = 0.017]. The incidence of severe PA was lower in the anal preservation group [1 of 12 (8.3%)] compared with those who did not undergo such surgery [14 of 32 (44%), P = 0.035]. Modified RAM flap reduced the incidence of severe PA, albeit insignificantly (pre-2004 group: 57%, post-2004 group: 23%). All three patients who underwent anal preservation and modified RAM flap reconstruction did not develop severe PA. Multiple logistic analysis identified no anal preservation (Odds ratio [OR] = 10.6) and performing of sacrectomy (OR = 20.0) as risk factors for severe PA.

Conclusion:

Anal preservation surgery is an effective measure against the development of severe PA after radical resection of LRRC.

Prevention of intra-abdominal abscess following laparoscopic appendicectomy for perforated appendicitis: A prospective study

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Abstract

Background

Laparoscopic appendicectomy is gradually being accepted as a procedure of choice in the management of suspected acute appendicitis. (in female of childbirth and obese patients, working class, children and elderly). The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic appendicectomy for perforated appendicitis and to assess our simple technique to reduce postoperative infective complications of perforated appendicitis.

Methods

This is a prospective study for all patients who were admitted through the Accident and Emergency Department with a diagnosis of perforated appendicitis confirmed during diagnostic laparoscopy and subsequently managed by laparoscopic appendicectomy. All patients had surgery within 24 h of admission. There were no conversions to open appendicectomy, although patients were also consented for this. All patients were followed up in the out patient clinic.

Results

A total of 283 patients were admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis from May 2005 to February 2008. Twenty-two (7.77%) patients were diagnosed with perforated appendicitis. There were 9 (40.90%) men and 13 (59.09%) women. The ages ranged from 7 to 76 years. The length of stay ranged from 6 to 21 days. ASA ranged from 1 to 3. Morbidity was 18.18% and no mortality was reported.

Conclusion

Perforated appendicitis can be managed effectively and safely using a laparoscopic technique. Timing of intervention and operative technique which includes four abdominal quadrants copious irrigation is important to prevent postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses.

Keywords

Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA)

Open appendicectomy (OA)

Length of stay (LOS)

Computerised axial tomography (CT)

American society of anesthesiologists (ASA)

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Horse hoof abscesses | UMN Extension

Quick facts

• Injury, poor hoof quality and poor hoof care can cause an abscess.
• Abscesses cause sudden, severe pain and lameness.
• Draining, bandaging and keeping the hoof clean are key to treating an abscess.
• It may take a week to several weeks for the abscess to heal depending on the infection.
• Routine hoof care and keeping your horse’s area clean can prevent abscesses.

Causes of a hoof abscess

An abscess on a horse hoof.

An abscess occurs when bacteria get trapped inside the hoof.

• Nails, screws and glass may damage the hoof and leave behind bacteria.
• Horseshoe nails inside the white line (where the hoof wall meets the sole) may allow bacteria to enter.
• Poor hoof quality may allow bacteria to enter the deeper parts of the hoof. Genetics or the environment may cause poor hoof quality.
  • Wet weather or wet dirty stalls can soften the hoof and allow bacteria to enter through gaps in the white line.
  • Changes in weather from dry to wet and wet to dry can lead to brittle hooves, which are more likely to crack.
• Poor hoof care that results in long flared toes or crushed heels, can weaken the white line and increase the risk of hoof abscesses.

Signs of a hoof abscess

Similar to your fingernail there’s little room for swelling in the hoof. When the pressure builds it causes sudden pain and severe lameness. Owners often worry about a broken bone because of these severe signs. Usually, seeable wounds or swelling aren’t present.

Severe abscesses can lead to swelling and infection that goes up the leg. The pastern or heel bulbs and coronary band may be swollen. Often, the hoof wall is warmer, and you can feel pulses near the pastern.

If you see a nail or other object in the hoof, don’t remove it. Call your veterinarian right away. Tell the veterinarian where the object enters the foot and at about what angle.

Treating an abscess

The goal of treatment is to drain the abscess and prevent further infection. Due to the level of pain, it’s inhumane to wait for the abscess to rupture on its own.

Finding the pain source

Your veterinarian will look at your horse’s history and do a lameness exam. A lameness exam will make sure there are no broken bones or other injuries. They will use hoof testers to pinch parts of the foot and find the source of pain. They may find a crack or drain track after cleaning the hoof and removing the old sole.

If your veterinarian can’t find a drain track, they may take radiographs to look for gas (produced by bacteria) within the hoof. This will also help rule out other causes of lameness.

Draining the abscess

Once they find the abscess area, they can use a paring knife to cut a hole just large enough to drain the pus. Some horses will need analgesics (pain relievers) or local nerve blocks. Normally, the horse has sudden pain relief once the infection drains.

Bandaging the abscess

Your veterinarian will apply an antiseptic bandage to keep the abscess draining for 48 hours. Common antiseptic bandages include a povidone-iodine or a medicated bandage pad. You or your veterinarian can then put on a waterproof covering such as a diaper or hoof boot. This covering must stay clean to prevent lengthening the infection or dirtying the drain hole.

• Keep your horse in a clean, dry area, such as a well-bedded stall or small paddock.
• Remove and change the bandage daily.
• Keep the hoof bandage on until the draining stops, the hole is dry and the lameness is gone.

Multiple, daily warm water and epsom salt soaks may do more harm than good. Over soaking can weaken and harm the hoof. Tap water soaks can help moisturize the sole. Your veterinarian may suggest soaking the hoof once in a while to encourage draining. They may prescribe bute (phenylbutazone), firocoxib, or banamine to control pain or swelling.

Recovery time for an abscess

Horses with a mild infection can return to work in less than a week. Deep infections can take several weeks to heal and may lead to laminitis if not taken care of.

Call a veterinarian if

• The infection continues to drain or drains more after 48 hours.
• The horse remains in pain or needs analgesics (pain reliever) for more than one to two days.
• The horse doesn’t want to eat.
• The horse shifts its weight often, rests its good leg, or lies down more than normal.
• Tissue (proud flesh) grows out of the drain hole.

Preventing an abscess

• Keep your horse’s environment clean and dry. Routinely clean stalls and remove manure from paddocks.
• Apply hoof hardeners before extreme weather changes. Hoof hardeners protect the hoof wall from too much moisture. You can use pine tar or other covering to hold in moisture during drought.
• Routinely trim your horse’s hooves.
• Remove any nails, tools, metal pieces, and glass from your horse’s area to lower the risk of injury.

Author: Felice Cuomo, DVM

90,000 Treatment of paratonsillar abscess – symptoms and causes

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Paratonsillar abscess is an inflammatory process that occurs in the tissue around the palatine tonsil, which leads to the formation of a purulent cavity and the development of an extensive inflammatory process.

The cause of this disease may be pathogenic microorganisms. Most often these are streptococci, but there may be other pathogens. Often paratonsillar abscess is a consequence of chronic tonsillitis or tonsillitis, sometimes pathology appears after dental caries.

Symptoms of a paratonsillar abscess

A paratonsillar abscess is characterized by a violation of general health, weakness, headache, fever, sometimes up to 40 * C.In the throat, on the side of the inflammation, severe pain occurs, the person experiences severe discomfort when swallowing and difficulty opening the mouth. There may be pain in the ear on the side of the inflammation. In the throat, tissue edema is noted and asymmetry occurs, swelling in the area of ​​the inflammatory process.

If these signs appear, you should immediately consult an otorhinolaryngologist.

Treatment of paratonsillar abscess

Treatment of paratonsillar abscess is carried out by three main methods

Conservative treatment of paratonsillar abscess is effective only in the initial stage.This is a general antibacterial therapy, gargling with antiseptic and local antibacterial agents.

In case of late treatment of the patient for help, conservative methods are not enough, it is necessary to use surgical methods of treatment.

In this case, the patient is shown hospitalization for opening the abscess and further treatment, but in exceptional cases, the autopsy is performed on an outpatient basis.

Before opening the abscess, the otorhinolaryngologist performs local, application anesthesia of the site of inflammation.Then, using a scalpel, the doctor opens the abscess and evacuates the accumulated purulent discharge, after which he rinses the cavity with disinfectant solutions. As a rule, the patient feels relief after a few hours. Necessarily, even after opening the abscess, general and local antibiotic therapy is prescribed. The next day after the intervention, the patient comes to an appointment to revise the autopsy site. It consists in diluting the edges of the wound, under local anesthesia, to remove the remnants of the pathological contents.The audit can be carried out repeatedly, as needed.

Measures for the prevention of paratonsillar abscess

1. Timely treatment of chronic foci of infection and adequate treatment of acute processes

2. Strengthening the immune system, healthy lifestyle, rejection of bad habits

3. Annual preventive visits to the otorhinolaryngologist and dentist.

In the conditions of “ENT Clinic No. 1”, otorhinolaryngologists will conduct a full examination of ENT organs using endoscopic equipment, make an accurate diagnosis and provide qualified assistance.According to the indications, the patient will be hospitalized or the paratonsillar abscess will be opened and adequate treatment will be prescribed.

90,000 Tooth abscess. Tooth abscess treatment

Tooth abscess is a serious acute infectious disease that is usually localized in the area of ​​the tooth root.

Causes of tooth abscess:

• advanced caries;
• pulpitis;

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• periodontitis;
• granuloma;
• tooth cyst;
• mechanical injuries that led to a tooth chipping or fracture;
• an infection that was transmitted by the bloodstream in general infectious diseases;

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• damage to the oral mucosa;
• formation of boils in the jaw area;
• infection by injection.

Symptoms of a tooth abscess:

• prolonged sharp aching or throbbing pain in the tooth;
• pain when pressing on the tooth;
• pain when chewing;
• increasing the sensitivity of the tooth to various temperature stimuli;
• Regular bitterness in the mouth;
• constant general malaise;
• feeling of discomfort;
• sleep disturbance;
• appetite disturbance;
• elevated temperature;
• unpleasant putrid odor from the mouth;
• enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes;
• Redness and swelling of the gums.

Treatment of tooth abscess

A suspicion of a tooth abscess usually arises already at the first examination of the patient for external symptoms:

• Tooth pain that worsens with tapping;
• redness and swelling of the gums;

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• discharge of pus.

These symptoms are the most obvious and if you have them, you should immediately contact the dentist.If necessary, an X-ray can be performed for you, which can finally confirm or deny the diagnosis.

Treatment of a tooth abscess is directed to eliminate the focus of infection. The purpose of this elimination is to preserve the tooth and prevent further complications from occurring.

In some cases, when the infection develops strongly enough, the risk of complications is very high, and the preservation of the tooth is problematic. Because of this, a tooth can be removed.

The most modern method of treating an abscess of a tooth is the use of a low-intensity laser, which allows opening the abscess and making its drainage less painful.

In order to relieve the pain caused by the abscess and reduce the feeling of discomfort, dentists recommend regular rinsing of the mouth. Rinse with warm water-salt solution. Alternatively, you can use analgesics that are sold at any pharmacy.

Prevention of tooth abscess

Preventive measures for tooth abscess are in many ways similar to the prevention of many other dental diseases.

First of all, prevention consists in thorough oral hygiene and in the timely treatment of any dental diseases in order to prevent their complications.

In addition, if there are mechanical injuries to the tooth, which lead to loosening or chipping of the tooth enamel, then you need to visit the dentist as soon as possible. This is necessary in order to prevent the possibility of developing an infection.

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Cellulitis and abscesses of the maxillofacial region

Abscesses and phlegmon of the maxillofacial region are a limited or diffuse purulent process.They are mainly localized in one or more anatomical areas.

At the same time, a violent current is more characteristic of phlegmon. According to statistics, an abscess occurs four times more often than a diffuse inflammatory-purulent lesion.

Causes and pathogenesis of abscesses and phlegmon

Most purulent lesions of the maxillofacial region are odontogenic. This means that the disease is formed due to the spread of infection from the inflamed root or periodontium.In such cases, streptococci and staphylococci from the primary focus through the lymphatic vessels penetrate into the deep layers of the soft tissues of the face.

The state of immunity is of great importance in the development of the purulent process. A decrease in the body’s defenses is a powerful predisposing factor for tissue suppuration.

Clinical picture of the disease

At the initial stages, abscesses, phlegmon adjacent to the lower jaw, are manifested by compaction and progressive edema of the soft tissues of the face.The skin over the purulent focus is often hyperemic. The key symptom of suppuration is fluctuation – the feeling of having fluid in a confined space.

The course of phlegmon is accompanied by general intoxication, in which the patient presents the following complaints:

malaise and feeling of chronic fatigue; an increase in body temperature; rapid fatigue and joint pain.

Abscesses, as a rule, do not cause similar symptoms due to the limited pathological process.

Abscess, phlegmon of the maxillofacial region in children is characterized by an acute and severe course of the disease. Spilled purulent lesion of soft tissues is formed as a result of imperfection of the child’s immune system.

Diagnosis of the disease

Diagnosis in acute odontogenic infections includes the following measures:

Medical history collection . The doctor finds out the patient’s complaints and the general condition of the patient. External examination of the maxillofacial region and palpation of regional lymph nodes. Most inflammatory and purulent processes cause enlargement and soreness of the lymph nodes. Instrumental examination of the oral cavity , during which the doctor discovers chronic foci of odontogenic infection. Radiography in frontal and lateral projection. Laboratory blood test , in which there is an increase in ESR, leukocyte counts and a decrease in the concentration of erythrocytes and hemoglobin.

General principles of disease treatment

The doctor who treats the phlegmon of the ChLO is a maxillofacial surgeon.

Each doctor, starting the treatment of the odontogenic process in the maxillofacial region, is guided in his actions by the following principles:

The tooth that caused the development of phlegmon is removed. Timely diagnosis is very important due to the peculiarities of this area, from where the infection can spread, causing severe consequences (in particular, mediastinitis) It is necessary to eliminate the spread of the infection, that is, to open the focus in a timely manner and eliminate the inflammatory exudate, relieve tissue tension.The rate of inflammation subsiding depends on the quality of evacuation of all decay products from the wound, that is, careful postoperative treatment of the wound is necessary. Comprehensive treatment of pathology using all the tools and methods available in this medical institution. Friendly patient management with colleagues from other fields, timely appointment of consultations of all specialists in case of combined lesions. Often there are visible external changes that are not always pleasant to the patient, which is especially painful in the face area.Therefore, there is an urgent need to organize work with the patients of a medical psychologist already in the early stages after the operation, especially if there is a significant visible defect. Correct staged treatment, organization of medical rehabilitation, referral to the appropriate department with complete information about the patient. Full informing of the relatives and the patient about the violation of the significant functions of the MNO, if any. Upon leaving the hospital, the patient should have clear further recommendations, especially if it is necessary to continue treatment on an outpatient basis.

Complications of abscesses and phlegmon

Purulent lesions of the maxillofacial region can be complicated by the following pathologies:

Sepsis is a serious condition of the body, which is caused by the penetration of a bacterial infection into the circulatory system. The treatment of such a complication is difficult due to the development of the body’s resistance to antibiotic therapy. Sepsis is a common cause of death. Mediastinitis in the form of purulent inflammation of the tissue of the mediastinum, where the heart, lungs and bronchi are located. Meningitis . Inflammatory lesion of the meninges develops as a result of the spread of purulent infection through the lymphatic and blood vessels of the head.

Prediction and prevention of disease

The prognosis of odontogenic abscesses and phlegmon is generally favorable. A positive result of treatment is observed with the timely indication of full-fledged surgical care. In such cases, the patient must be admitted to a specialized medical hospital.

Deaths in case of purulent lesions of the soft tissues of the maxillofacial region are associated with late treatment of the patient and systemic suppression of his immunity.

Disease prevention is achieved in the following ways:

rehabilitation of the oral cavity, during which the dentist carries out the treatment of all carious, pulpitis and periodontitis teeth; strict adherence to the rules of personal hygiene by patients and regular brushing of teeth; passing regular preventive examinations at the dentist, with a frequency of at least twice a year; timely access to a doctor if symptoms of dental diseases are detected. Everyone should remember that the cost of prevention is much lower than the cost of treatment. And in some cases, sanitation of the oral cavity can prevent the development of severe complications, which are accompanied by a high mortality rate of patients.

90,000 Abscess – causes, diseases, diagnosis, prevention and treatment – Likar24

A skin abscess, also called a boil, is a lump that forms inside or below the surface of the skin. It is usually filled with pus or a translucent fluid.A skin abscess can appear on any part of the body. Most often, however, ulcers appear on the back, face, chest, or buttocks. Skin ulcers can also form in areas of hair growth, such as the armpits or groin.

Depending on the cause of the abscess, other symptoms may occur:

• fever;
• nausea;

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• the skin is inflamed;
• outflow of fluid from the abscess;
• The area around the boil may also feel sore and warm to the touch.

Most skin abscesses are harmless and can go away without treatment. Over-the-counter creams and medicines are just all it takes to speed up the healing process of a minor abscess. Sometimes skin ulcers are more difficult to treat and may require surgery or drainage.

There are cases where an abscess can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated:

• spread of infection to the brain or spinal cord;
• blood poisoning or sepsis;
• endocarditis, which is an infection of the inner lining of the heart;
• development of new ulcers;
• death of tissue in the area of ​​the abscess, for example, gangrene;
• acute bone infection or osteomyelitis;
• Staphylococcus aureus;

When the normal skin barrier is compromised, even from minor injury or inflammation, bacteria can enter the skin.An abscess can form when the body’s defenses try to kill germs with their reaction (white blood cells = pus). An obstruction in a sweat gland, sebaceous gland, hair follicle, or cyst can also cause an abscess.

The middle of the abscess becomes liquid and contains dead cells, bacteria and other harmful substances. This area begins to enlarge, creating tension in the skin and subsequent inflammation of the surrounding tissue. Pressure and inflammation cause pain.

Main causes of abscess:

Bacteriological diseases

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterial cause of skin abscesses, which occurs when the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus enter the body through a hair follicle or through a wound, trauma, puncture, or damage to the skin.

You have an increased risk of getting a bacterial infection if you have:

• close contact with a person infected with staphylococcal infection;
• a chronic skin condition such as acne or eczema;
• diabetes;
• a weakened immune system, which can be caused by infections such as HIV;
• poor hygiene;

Infected hair follicles

Infected hair follicles or folliculitis can cause pustules in the follicle.Blocked hair follicles, more commonly known as ingrown hairs, can lead to infection. Folliculitis can also occur after spending time in an insufficiently chlorinated pool or hot tub.

Other risk factors for abscess: getting into a dirty environment, exposure to people with certain types of skin infections, poor hygiene and poor blood circulation.

Your doctor will review your medical history and perform a physical examination to visually examine the abscess.A complete physical exam allows the doctor to tell if an injury or an ingrown hair is causing the abscess.

The doctor may also draw some fluid from the abscess to check for bacteria. No other testing methods are required to diagnose an abscess.

However, if you have recurring skin abscesses and your doctor thinks a certain medical condition may be the cause, they may take a blood or urine sample.

People with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop abscesses.People with any of the following conditions are at risk of more severe abscesses. This is because the body has a reduced ability to contain infections. These are diseases such as diabetes, cancer, AIDS / HIV, sickle cell disease, peripheral vascular disorders, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, severe burns, severe trauma, alcoholism or drug addiction.

If a skin abscess does not disappear on its own within a short period of time, be sure to contact a physician who, thanks to a physical examination and test results, will be able to diagnose and refer you to a specialist doctor: infectious disease specialist, dermatologist or other.

Slight rotting of the skin is usually not a cause for concern. You can often treat it at home. However, if you have one of these conditions, you should definitely see your doctor:

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After careful treatment, the abscess should not return.

You may not always be able to prevent a cutaneous abscess, but there are ways to minimize the chances of contracting a staphylococcal infection, which usually leads to an abscess. To minimize the risk of staphylococcal infection:

• Wash your hands regularly;
• Clean all cuts and scrapes, even small ones, with soap and water, and apply antibacterial agents;
• Bandage wounds and cuts, disinfect them;
• Do not share personal items such as towels, sheets, razors, sports equipment, cosmetics and clothing;
• If you have cuts or irritation, wash sheets and towels in hot water, detergent and bleach regularly, dry in a hot place.

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Lancing of abscess

An abscess is a purulent inflammation that occurs in soft tissues. It appears when an infection enters, for example, when caries develops and pathogenic bacteria grow rapidly.If you do not take up treatment in due time, the bacteria will certainly get into the dental pulp, and from there they will reach the periodontium through the canals.

Very often, an abscess is accompanied by severe pain, which prevents a person from living a normal, fulfilling life. But one should not think that if there is no pain, then everything is in order. After all, the process can go further and at the slightest hypothermia there will be an abscess of soft tissues.

In order to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to open an abscess in Stavropol at the Quintes polyclinic.This operation must be performed by an experienced doctor.

First, the operation site is processed, then the location is determined where the incision should be performed. Local anesthesia is introduced and the soft tissues are opened with a scalpel, the wound is washed with special antiseptics. And the final stage is the installation of the drainage.

It must be remembered that the dressing of the autopsy must be performed every day, otherwise there is a risk of not achieving any effect from the treatment.Antibiotic therapy is required, which allows you to stop the purulent process. Anti-inflammatory drugs and probiotics must be prescribed. The latter allow you to avoid problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Taking vitamins and immunostimulating drugs is also a mandatory procedure that will eventually lead to recovery. All this will allow you to quickly and efficiently cope with your problem.

Lancing an abscess in Stavropol in the regional dental clinic “Quintes” is an operation that requires an individual approach to each client.We use modern equipment and advanced treatment methods. The result will certainly please you.

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What is a tooth abscess?

Tooth abscess is a dental disease of an inflammatory nature, which is dangerous not only for the affected tooth (as it threatens to be removed in the absence of timely treatment), but also for the patient’s life.

As a rule, with an abscess, the root part of the tooth becomes inflamed, and the disease is called “tooth root abscess”. Purulent contents accumulate in the root region, which causes severe pain.

What are the symptoms of an abscess?

• A sick tooth reacts sharply to hot, cold, sour.
• Biting on a diseased tooth is acutely painful.
• The patient feels frequent and persistent pain in the area of ​​the affected tooth.
• A persistent bitter taste and unpleasant odor is felt in the mouth.
• Enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes.
• Redness and swelling at the site of inflammation.
• Temperature rise.
• Darkening of the coronal part of the tooth.
• Decreased appetite, general malaise, sleep disturbance.

What complications are associated with a dental abscess?

Even if any of the abscess symptoms suddenly disappeared, there is no reason to calm down.Rather, on the contrary, this means that the tooth root has died out, and now the infection has begun to spread further through the dentition and the body as a whole. Attempts to self-treatment (opening of abscesses, warming up, etc.), as a rule, lead to the appearance of a fistulous course. The most serious complications of an abscess can be summarized as follows:

1. Inflammation of the brain or bone marrow;
2. Pneumonia;
3. Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
4. Diabetes.

What are the causes of a dental abscess?

The reasons provoking a purulent abscess of the tooth can be as follows:

How to treat a tooth abscess?

1. Effective treatment of tooth abscess should be comprehensive, combining:
2. Opening of an abscess of a tooth – drainage of pus with subsequent disinfection of the root part of the tooth affected by inflammation.
3. Root canal treatment, in which the pulp is removed, the pus is pumped out, and the canal filling is performed directly.
4. Surgery in cases where the inflammatory process is advanced and spreads to the neck, throat, etc.
5. Antiseptic rinses that help pus to escape and promote early wound healing after surgery.
6. Taking antibiotics.
7. Taking painkillers.

In modern clinics, tooth extraction in case of an abscess is an extreme measure that doctors resort to when there is no chance of its salvation.After the removal procedure, the well is thoroughly cleaned to stop the spread of the inflammatory process. Only when it comes to an abscess of a wisdom tooth, extraction is a frequent and reasonable decision.

Effective prevention of dental abscesses

Preventive measures to prevent dental abscesses are available to everyone. A person who cares about their dental health and wants to insure themselves against painful inflammatory processes must comply with the following rules:

1. Twice a year to visit a doctor on a regular basis, and immediately contact a dentist if any problems with teeth or gums are found;
2. Use dental hygiene products (pastes, rinse lotions) with a high fluoride content;
3. Ensure that the diet includes foods rich in minerals and vitamins;
4. Timely remove calculus, prevent the formation of periodontal pockets.

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Abscesses in rodents – Veterinary clinic VetProfi

Animals living on a prickly bedding, in contact with hay often, unnoticed by the owner, get micro punctures of the upper layer of the skin. And after 3-7 days, a swelling forms, containing purulent masses – an abscess. Abscesses need to be drained in time to avoid sepsis in the animal.

Symptoms of an abscess

Symptoms of an abscess are the rapid growth of the appeared bulge and white skin in the center of the tumor.This is due to the fact that the skin becomes thin at the intended breakout site.

Abscesses can be single and multiple and appear not only outside, but also inside the body. Such a disease can become serious and bring a lot of trouble if you delay the treatment of your pet for a long time. The bacteria can spread throughout the body, with dire consequences.

If you squeeze out the pus yourself, then there is a high probability that you will not completely clean the wound.This will lead to a complication of the disease. Therefore, when purulent abscesses appear, you need to contact a veterinary clinic. The specialist will perform a simple operation to remove the abscess. The procedure can take place under local or general anesthesia. It depends on the size and location of the abscess. The operation is performed using a scalpel, and after removal, the wound is treated with antiseptics. If the abscess is large, the veterinarian may suture it.

It is not recommended to use bandages because they restrict the access of air, which is necessary for the speedy healing of the wound.

To prevent the consequences of the disease (spread of infections throughout the body), the doctor may prescribe a course of antibiotics.

Prevention of abscess

If you take some preventive measures, you can reduce the likelihood of abscesses. You need to disinfect the rodent’s house at least once a week. It is possible more often if several pets live in one place.