Question 1

what is the best mandibular abscess treatment?

Accepted Answer

Identify and Treat: An abscess in the mandible may be due to a number of possible causes.  In order to treat it, one has to identify the cause.  An evaluation by your dentist would be a logical starting point.

Question 2

what is the treatment for tonsilar abscess?

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Drainage and meds: Usually we drain the abscess with with a needle or incise it with a blade under local anesthesia. Then we treat with antibiotics and sometimes steroids.

Question 3

what is the treatment for a peritonsillar abscess?

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Usually drainage: Early abscess may respond to antibiotics and steroids but usually require drainage.

Question 4

what is the treatment for liver abscess?

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It depend on the: Abcess and were is located, some time we use surgery some we treat with antbiotics.

Question 5

will an abscess on your vagina go away without treatment?

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Possible: In medicine anything is possible however,  i would recommend you see your dr about this issue.  This may need to be drained and antibiotics prescribed.     If not could lead to a much more serious infection.

Question 6

can an abscess continue even after a root canal treatment?

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Yes and No: If the root canal was successful the abscess should heal by its own accord as the cause of the infection has been eradicated&this can take up to a year for complete healing of the apical area. If it persist then the tooth may be fractured. If this is the case it may have been fractured before the rct. See your dentist/see a specialist for a second opinion.

Question 7

is there an over-the-counter treatment for peritonsillar abscess?

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No: A peritonsillar abscess may well require surgical drainage.  Adjunctive treatment with antibiotics would also be indicated.  Neither of these modalities is available "over the counter".

Question 8

what's the best treatment to get rid of a retropharyngeal abscess?

Accepted Answer

Throat abscess: A retropharyngeal abscess is an infection with a large pocket of pus in the back of your throat. It is usually painful and, if large enough, may obstruct your breathing. The only reliable procedure is surgical drainage by an ENT physician. In some cases just draining the pus with a needle may be enough. Antibiotics are also used in treatment, but are not effective enough when used alone.

Question 9

is there an over-the-counter treatment for bartholin's abscess or cyst?

Accepted Answer

No: The treatment can depend on one or more of these factors: the size of the cyst, how painful it is, if it is infected, and the patient's age. In some cases, a small cyst can simply be observed over time to see if it grows. In other cases, the doctor can perform a minor procedure in the office, in which a small tube is inserted into the cyst]and inflated to keep it in place.

Question 10

is it okay to undergo a root canal treatment even if i have an abscess?

Accepted Answer

Risk vs benefit: You have to weigh the risk complications of immediate treatment vs the risk of waiting on antibiotics to attack the infection.  Sometimes it's best to at least open the tooth and medicate it, then wait for the abcess to "settle down" before completing the root canal.

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