Question 1

do lots of people get bartholin's abscess or cyst, or is it unusual?

Accepted Answer

Not lots: A Bartholin's cyst or abscess occurs in up to 2% of women.  They are easy to treat with simple drainage, but the more effective treatment is a marsupialization procedure.  A Bartholin's cyst is usually not very painful, but once it becomes infected and develops into an abscess, it can be exquisitely painful.  Better to have it taken care of before it becomes an abscess.

Question 2

is there any way to keep from going to the er for large abscess? my abscess always start large. i am type 2 diabetic and i get them a lot.

Accepted Answer

Primary care doc?: Can't your regular doc help you with these?  It would certainly be a lot more convenient and lest costly than the ED.

Question 3

what causes an abscess?  i have one in my arm and it's leaking puss non stop and i've been squeezing it to help get it out but it's a lot and hurts.

Accepted Answer

Drainage- stop squee: Abscess caused by an infection of bacteria. Squeezing usually makes it worse and spreads the infection into otherwise healthy areas. Drainage is the only treatment. Heat may help and keep it covered and clean. I will have patients wash it with hydrogen peroxide. If it is bad then see your doctor to have it opened and drained.

Question 4

can you get to me before 24hrs because im in a lot of pain with a tooth abscess and it is keeping me from eating and so im really needing a quick answer?

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: This is not a chat room and none of your previous posts are linked. We cannot look up any of your posts. This post does not ask a clear question about any issue. You are welcome to start over.

Question 5

can i get sepsis from a perianal abscess? i have a lot drainage and have felt ill all weekend, i had it lanced 5mo ago. can i wait til tomrw to go in?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you have no fever, and you can tolerate sitting in a chair, you can probably manage till tomorrow. But you probably should make sure somebody examines you tomorrow.

Question 6

my leg is stiff from my calf to ankle, i have an abscess near the opening of my vagina. i have a temperature of 38 degrees. my body hurts and i get very thirsty a lot and can't sleep. my eyes are burning, what medication can i take?

Accepted Answer

Sepsis: Until proven otherwise. Your condition is serious enough and needs to be addressed promptly. You have a vaginal abscess with fever and generalized symptoms and timely treatment is needed. Would recommend going to the closest ER for eval, further tests and prompt treatment.

Question 7

how can i heal an abscess? it's leaking a lot of puss out of it and it's been non-stop for 2 weeks now.

Accepted Answer

Drained: It needs to be drained . You need to go see your doctor so he can open it up and get the puss out and pack it with gauze. Then put you in antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection. It will need to be repacked every day. It is not going to heal until this happens and may get much worse.

Question 8

could i have more abscess if one was already drained?i'm still having a lot of pain and fevers between 101-103(been going on a week) what should i do?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Or the antibiotics that you are taking are not effective against the cause of the abscess.

Go back to the doctor to have that checked.

Question 9

is a lot of blood coming from bartholin cyst/abcess normal?

Accepted Answer

If draining: If a bartholin’s cyst ruptures then it will drain. It is usually filled with pus or old brown blood. Consider a virtual visit on Healthtap  to confirm the diagnosis

Question 10

do doctors see a lot of patients with peritonsillar abscess?

Accepted Answer

Depends on specialty: As an ent, we typically see a few every month, however, most primary care physicians may only see one every few years.

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Do lots of people get bartholin's abscess or cyst, or is it unusual?

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Is there any way to keep from going to the er for large abscess? my abscess always start large. i am type 2 diabetic and i get them a lot.

A member asked:

What causes an abscess? i have one in my arm and it's leaking puss non stop and i've been squeezing it to help get it out but it's a lot and hurts.

A member asked:

Can you get to me before 24hrs because im in a lot of pain with a tooth abscess and it is keeping me from eating and so im really needing a quick answer?

A member asked:

Can i get sepsis from a perianal abscess? i have a lot drainage and have felt ill all weekend, i had it lanced 5mo ago. can i wait til tomrw to go in?

A member asked:

My leg is stiff from my calf to ankle, i have an abscess near the opening of my vagina. i have a temperature of 38 degrees. my body hurts and i get very thirsty a lot and can't sleep. my eyes are burning, what medication can i take?

A member asked:

How can i heal an abscess? it's leaking a lot of puss out of it and it's been non-stop for 2 weeks now.

A member asked:

Could i have more abscess if one was already drained?i'm still having a lot of pain and fevers between 101-103(been going on a week) what should i do?

A member asked:

Is a lot of blood coming from bartholin cyst/abcess normal?

A member asked:

Do doctors see a lot of patients with peritonsillar abscess?

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