Question 1

info on paraspinal abscess?

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Interesting: Paraspinal abscess is an infection of the area around the spinal cord.  If the abscess compresses nerves, it can cause serious neurologic problems including paralysis.  It can come from an area of adjacent infection or it can be seeded from a distant site via the bloodstream.  This is usually a surgical emergency or it can be drained by ct guidance. Iv antibiotics.

Question 2

what's a facial abscess?

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Facial Abscess: Collection of pus in a cavity on the face.

Question 3

can you pop an abscess on gum?

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An abscess: Is a manifestation of infection. It can go to the bloodstream and can adversely affect especially  the ones with compromised immune system. Please see your dentist so you can get proper attention.

Question 4

does appendicitis cause any abscess?

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Pus Happens: Abscesses are often associated with appendicitis, especially after perforation. They may manifest itself with the initial episode or (even) weeks after an appendectomy. Treatment requires drainage (usually via radiologic guidance) and antibiotics.

Question 5

how do a cyst and an abscess differ?

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Several : A cyst is a lesion that has an inner cavity lined with epithelial cells
abscess means the presence of  pus.
A chronic cyst may become acute( infected) at which time the central cavity fills with pus.
This is then referred to as an abscess.

Question 6

help please! is an abscess er worthy?

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Only if severe: If you have an advanced signs such as rapidly progressing ballooning swelling,  severe pain, difficulty breathing/swallowing, fever, etc., then you should consider seeing the er.  If after hours and these signs are present, the er can possibly give you IV antibiotics and drain the swelling, but they will not provide the definitive care to resolve the abscess such as root canal or extract.

Question 7

does it hurt to remove abscess packing?

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Not bad: Not nearly as much as when they put the packing in!

Question 8

what are the tests for anorectal abscess?

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Clinical examination: There are no specific tests for anorectal abscess.  It is a clinical diagnosis based on history and physical examination.  An ultrasound may facilitate identification of collection of pus in the tissue.

Question 9

what happens when abscess packing is removed?

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See below: Abscess packing can be handled in 2 ways.  The packing can be slowly advanced (removed) an inch or 2 each day until it falls out.  The abscess packing can be removed and replaced daily. Packing is needed until the abscess is completely drained or the opening is large enough to stay open. When the packing is removed the wound and tissue defect closes and heals.

Question 10

what sort of problem is an anorectal abscess?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Anorectal abscess (also known as an anal/rectal abscess, or perianal/perirectal abscess ) is an abscess adjacent to the anus.[1] it arises from an infection at one of the anal crypts of morgagni which leads to inflammation and abscess formation. Most cases of perianal abscesses are sporadic, though there are certain situations which elevate the risk for developing the disease, such as diabetes mel.

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