Question 1

i have an abscess and swelling above my lip and slightly up the side of my nose/cheek area. can i take prednisone for this until i can get treatment?

Accepted Answer

See Dr ASAP: An abscess is a skin infection. There are bacteria in there that are multiplying and causing the swelling. It must be treated ASAP with antibiotics or it will spread and potentially enter the bloodstream causing a life threatening infection called sepsis. Prednisone is a medication that reduces the immune response. You should not take prednisone as your body is working hard to fight the infection.

Question 2

i have been on medicare because of the uc and rectal abscess  and the adverse side effect s .  what would be the best treatment for uc  flare ups?

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Mesalamine: Oral +/- topical Mesalamine therapy would probably be the best. There is a new "safe" oral steroid called uceris which seems very promising too.

Question 3

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 4

my lips are really dry and chapped? what is the treatment for that?

Accepted Answer

Vaseline: Vaseline is the best lubricant, but is messy. Any of the over the counter product are good. The best treatment of them all is .....Go to the caribbean (nice humid climate, no dryness, just sunshine and fun).

Question 5

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 6

what is the treatment for a peritonsillar abscess?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

shingles on lips, treatment?

Accepted Answer

Are you sure?: It would be very unusual to have shingles just on the lips, without lesions on one side of the face.  If the lesions are only on your lips, it's more likely to be herpes simplex than shingles.

Question 8

treatment of finger abscess in diabetics?

Accepted Answer

See doctor NOW: See you doctor or an er immediately. It may need to be drained surgically and you may need antibiotics. Don't fool around with a potentially dangerous condition if you have diabetes.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for cracked lips?

Accepted Answer

Moisturize them: Keep them moist with some sort of cream so you won't be temped to lick them.

Question 10

parotid gland abscess treatment in children?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalization: This is often treated with incision and drainage with accompanying intravenous antibiotics.

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