Question 1

can tumors have puss?

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Yes: The definition of a tumor is "new growth". A tumor that contains pus is known as an abscess.

Question 2

do tumors puss?

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They can: Tumors can puss if they begin to break down from lack of blood flow and/or get infected.

Question 3

bowel resection 10 days ago, tumor &about 12 inch of colon removed, lots of gas but no bowel movement yet & now puss bump on anus? thx!

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A lot missing: From your story. Your surgeon knows all the details, call him/her now. It is unusual for discharge before bm, not sure if you have an peri-rectal abcess, or hemorrhoid. If you problem was rectal rather than colon, there may have been instrumentation from below, but right or transverse, not.  Need to know size, nodes, and further therapy. It's ok to ask and even demand answers.

Question 4

what does puss in the urine mean?

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Pus: Pus is composed of decayed material and largely white blood cells. This suggests that there has been an inflammatory reaction or immune response. If other lab findings support it this could represent an infection or other condition that needs treatment. Be sure to talk with your doctor for further assistance.

Question 5

boil that is open and full of puss?

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Skin infections: Pus filled bumps on the skin are usually the symptom of a skin infection.  When they become red, warm to touch and painful it is called cellulitis.  Treatment of this includes oral antibiotics and occassionally drainage.  See your doctor, because resistant infections are becoming more common and require special treatment.

Question 6

puss and blood coming out of naval?

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Strange: Better check with your doc. This is somewhat strange. Do not self medicate.

Question 7

normal for a hernea to puss over a year?

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Not normal.: Pus always suggest bacterial infection. See ur dr and get treated. Take care!

Question 8

neosporin for large wounds that formed puss?

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Alternative: The basic principle for wounds with infection/pus is to avoid oily occlusive products. Neosporin is oil based. Some alternate wound products are saline moist gauze, alginate, betadine. Ok to check in with minor er, your doc or wound care center.

Question 9

what does it mean if there was puss found in semen sample?

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Possibly infection..: Puss (an infiltrate of acute inflammatory cells) in semen may be present secondary to an infection in the male genital tract (examples of causes could be prostatitis or urethritis).  It would be good to be examined by a primary care physician and possibly to have cultures performed and/or additional lab work up for genital infections.  Hope that this helps.

Question 10

my son who is 7 has lots of spots on his bottom some of them have puss in them?

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Whatever the initial: Cause of the rash, he probably scratched it, broke the skin & got a secondary bacterial infection. His pediatrician can open & culture one of the pustules to determine if it's a staphylococcal  infection & which oral antibiotic will cure it. Cut his fingernails very short. Give sitz baths with domeboro solution in 6" of warm water per pkg. Instructions. Give him the complete course of antibiotics.

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