Question 1

have no swelling. only tenderness in left lower labia/ perineum area. no rectal pain. colonoscopy done. no abscess, fissure or fistula. ct scan with contrast showed heterogeneous uterus with several fibroids. pap clean. dr is stumped. any guesses?

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: In my opinion too many tests for your your complaints. Try simple methods like sitz baths and Ibuprofen for a few days and chances are you will be better

Question 2

what are the symptoms of epidural abscess?

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See below: Good question!  an abscess is an accumulation of puss within a body cavity-in this case-within the epidural space.  The primary symptoms is severe, increasing back pain and fever.  In addition, the patient may have bowel or bladder incontinence, or leg numbness or weakness (spinal abscess).  If the abscess is in the brain, they may c/o headache, lethargy, n/v, fever and neck stiffness.

Question 3

can i have a gum abscess without any symptoms?

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Gum abscess: Gum abscesses typically present with swelling and painful. Most of the time they develop without any symptoms until it flares up. An abscess is an acute situation. Chronic infections are less likely to be noticed until they become acute.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of spinal abscess?

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Pain: Having a spinal abscess is associated with severe back pain, neurologic deterioration, fevers, chills, sweats, and elevated temperature. Of course, if surgery was performed there may be wound issues, such as drainage or dehissence.There are also lab work abnormalities that are associated with a spinal abscess.  If suspected, i would recommend calling your doctor and consider visiting the er.

Question 5

how to deal with an abscess after appendectomy symptoms?

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Abcess: These can usually be handled without surgery and be drained by a radiologist under cat scan or ultrasound guidance. Once better, you may need your appendix out, but not for certain.

Question 6

what are the most common symptoms of peritonsillar abscess?

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Peritonsilar abscess: Uvula deviation (displaced to the side) cannot swallow, shortness of breath, drooling, gooffy voice, death due to airway/throat obstruction. Needs immediate attention.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of abscess?

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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

are there usually many symptoms when you have rectal abscess?

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Yes: Pain, possible drainage/discharge, could have fever.  I would recommend you are seen by your dr.

Question 9

signs and symptoms of psoas abscess?

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Infection: Classic signs and symptoms of a psoas abscess are the standard infection symptoms (fever, chills, weight loss) associated with localized findings (back/flank pain, limp).  Sometimes the pain will radiate to the lower abdomen.  Good luck!

Question 10

what are the symptoms of a pelvic abscess?

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Fever,Pain,Diarrhea: A pelvic abscess is a collection of pus that develops after an infection, such as perforated appendicitis, diverticulitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, crohn's disease, etc.  Therefore, some of the symptoms may be related to the primary illness.  However, common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and a deep-seated pain in the pelvis.  Rx will require antibiotics +/-drainage +/- rx of underlying prob.

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Have no swelling. only tenderness in left lower labia/ perineum area. no rectal pain. colonoscopy done. no abscess, fissure or fistula. ct scan with contrast showed heterogeneous uterus with several fibroids. pap clean. dr is stumped. any guesses?

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What are the symptoms of epidural abscess?

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Can i have a gum abscess without any symptoms?

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