Question 1

what's a facial abscess?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

can i put ice on a skin abscess on my face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not ideal approach.  For a skin abscess, especially on the face to heal, one needs the CD8 immunocytes circulating in the blood stream to identify the bacteria involved, recognize the threshold level of immunogen In the bacterial cell and attack and destroy the bacteria- the healing process. As such one needs warmth which increases the blood supply to the lesion and thus promotes healing.

Question 3

i have face swelling from dental abscess?

Accepted Answer

Seek a DENTIST: Swelling is not going away by itself so you call your dentist for exam and be placed on antibiotics than treatment for abscess.

Question 4

can you get facial celluits from an upper tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Infection can spread: Yes -I would be worried if u have redness, increased warmth of the skin, pain and/or a fever that ur developing an extension of your problem. Infections of the head and neck/face demand attention, because the all important BRAIN is nearby and you really don't want trouble there. Best thing to do is call your doc to be seen today. You may need drainage and antibiotics. If doc not available, goto ER

Question 5

i had a blemish on my face popped thought it was gone. came back, worst pain ever. abscess formed. cultured turned out to be mrsa. how did this happen?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: Many normal people are colcnized nasally with MRSA and it was either primarily responsible for the initial blemish, or by popping it (don't do that again) you opened the way for secondary infection with this bug. Get it treated, try to get rid of the carrier state and stay healthy. Happy new year and good luck.

Question 6

can i date while being colonized with mrsa? ive experienced mrsa abscesses on my face once a month for 7 months now. ive been told it will be on my skin forever. how to i navigate through life now with my friends, family, and potential lovers?

Accepted Answer

: MRSA colonization is more common than you or other people thought. You can live a normal social life as a MRSA carrier.

Question 7

can abscessed tooth cause facial cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the abscess is not treated properly, the infection can spread causing facial cellulitis, potentially life threatening.

Question 8

abscessed tooth swelling and numbing of the face. is this a normal reaction?

Accepted Answer

It can be: The face haws may nerves that are a short distance from the brain, an infection can affect the whole side of your face, causing swelling, pain, headaches, discomfort and numbness if it gets too close to an area by a nerve. The danger is that if left untreated the infection can easily spread into the brain area and cause extreme damage. Call your dentist now or go to the er.

Question 9

how long would it take 800 mg amoxicillin twice a day to take affect for a abscessed tooth? i have some swelling in my face but its minor. i have a dentist appointment but its awhile from now?

Accepted Answer

: Antibiotics control the infection but the symptoms may not immediately resolve. The source of the infection needs to be addressed. This tooth will probably need root canal therapy or extraction. The sooner the better.

Question 10

i have swelling in my face on one side of jaw. google suggested salivary gland cancer but would my doctor noticed it upon examining my mouth? i have no numbness or anything. it came on suddenly. they think its abscessed tooth. dental appt is made?

Accepted Answer

: It would be prudent to have your teeth examined to determine if the swelling is due to an abscess. If it is due to your salivary gland, it may be as simple as a blocked duct.

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I had a blemish on my face popped thought it was gone. came back, worst pain ever. abscess formed. cultured turned out to be mrsa. how did this happen?

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Can i date while being colonized with mrsa? ive experienced mrsa abscesses on my face once a month for 7 months now. ive been told it will be on my skin forever. how to i navigate through life now with my friends, family, and potential lovers?

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Can abscessed tooth cause facial cellulitis?

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Abscessed tooth swelling and numbing of the face. is this a normal reaction?

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How long would it take 800 mg amoxicillin twice a day to take affect for a abscessed tooth? i have some swelling in my face but its minor. i have a dentist appointment but its awhile from now?

A member asked:

I have swelling in my face on one side of jaw. google suggested salivary gland cancer but would my doctor noticed it upon examining my mouth? i have no numbness or anything. it came on suddenly. they think its abscessed tooth. dental appt is made?

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