Question 1

had phlegmon in armpit with lump. took keflex and developed a cordlike vein in the armpit. now im told heat, baby aspirin, and doxycycline until ultrasound. is phlebitis common in axillary due to abscess? any other ways to help it improve?

Accepted Answer

: It is frequent. Continue your treatment as recommended. If it swells up again, or becomes red and tender, you may need to go to the Doctor for surgical Drainage.

Question 2

how rare is phlegmon in general and in babies?

Accepted Answer

Common: Phlegmon is quite commonly seen in babies. Of course, it often appears concerning and worries parents, but it is not harmful and will often resolve spontanously.

Question 3

how rare is a retropharyngeal phlegmon in a 6 week old baby? what other tests should be done to determine immune problems?

Accepted Answer

Not common. : Ent needs to be consulted to investigate a possible anatomical anomaly.

Question 4

how common is phlegmon in your armpit? i got it on my left side and it cleared up with antibiotics. now i believe i have the same thing on the right armpit. im on antibiotics again and waiting for ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

: This is an abscess which may respond to antibiotics but sometimes needs to opened up with an incision to allow the pus to drain. There is a condition known as hidradenitis supporitiva which causes these abscesses. Since you are getting an ultrasound, your doctor can discuss this with you .

Question 5

i have been diagnosed with phlegmon.  mass in throat, .  what would  have been the cause?

Accepted Answer

Phlegmon: A phlegmon is basically an early abscess, often involving a lymph nose that was draining an infection. Usually, antibiotics are enough, but if your symptoms progress, it may indicate that you have an abscess that needs to be drained.

Question 6

can phlegmon and phlebitis in the armpit be related to breast cancer or cancer in any way? ive had mammogram, breast ultrasound, bloodwork, and two axillary ultrasounds (normal). just trying to figure out why it keeps happening?

Accepted Answer

: Phlegmon is a bacterial infection in the soft tissue- can be anywhere, armpit or other. Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, often after an IV needle has been in for several days. No (obvious) relation to Brest cancer but need to see your doctor to fully evaluate

Question 7

what are the symptoms of abscess?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Abscess is the result of acute suppurative inflammation and inflammation produces, pain, swelling, redness, local warmth and loss of function of the affected part.  There may be fever, malaise etc. Depending on the location and size of the abscess.

Question 8

what sort of problem is an abscess?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: An abscess (latin: abscessus) is a collection of pus (dead neutrophils) that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue in which the pus resides due to an infectious process (usually caused by bacteria or parasites) or other foreign materials (e.g., splinters, bullet wounds, or injecting needles). It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other.

Question 9

what should i do for abscess i popped?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: See a dentist asap to place you on the appropriate antibiotic regimen and treat the cause of the abscess! left untreated, even if you have no pain or swelling or aware of any symptom, it will not be cured and it will only come back to bite you.

Question 10

what's a facial abscess?

Accepted Answer

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

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Had phlegmon in armpit with lump. took keflex and developed a cordlike vein in the armpit. now im told heat, baby aspirin, and doxycycline until ultrasound. is phlebitis common in axillary due to abscess? any other ways to help it improve?

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How rare is phlegmon in general and in babies?

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How rare is a retropharyngeal phlegmon in a 6 week old baby? what other tests should be done to determine immune problems?

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How common is phlegmon in your armpit? i got it on my left side and it cleared up with antibiotics. now i believe i have the same thing on the right armpit. im on antibiotics again and waiting for ultrasound?

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I have been diagnosed with phlegmon. mass in throat, . what would have been the cause?

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Can phlegmon and phlebitis in the armpit be related to breast cancer or cancer in any way? ive had mammogram, breast ultrasound, bloodwork, and two axillary ultrasounds (normal). just trying to figure out why it keeps happening?

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What are the symptoms of abscess?

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What sort of problem is an abscess?

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What should i do for abscess i popped?

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What's a facial abscess?

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