Question 1

what is urethral seal?

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Ureterocele ?: Is when part of ureter pouches into the bladder.

Question 2

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 3

what's a facial abscess?

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

Question 4

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 5

what causes peri urethral cysts?

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Repeated infections: There are glands along the urethra that lubricated the urethra. With repeated infections cyst can form. Then urine pools in these cyst and form larger pockets call diverticulum.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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