An abscess isa pocket of pusthat forms within body tissues.1Abscesses arethe result of an infection, generally bacterial,localized in the area where the abscess forms. They are almost always accompanied by swelling and inflammation. Dental abscesses are abscessesaffecting the teeth and adjacent jaw...
Dental abscess. The set of symptoms that are probably most associated and most feared by patients as a sign that root canal treatment is needed for their tooth are those that occur during an acute tooth flare-up. (In dental terms, referred to as an “acute apical abscess.”)Acute apical ...
Atherosclerosis, also called hardening of the arteries, is a gradual process where fatsandcholesterolbuild up inside and on the walls of an artery. These are called plaques, which narrow the inner channel (lumen) of the artery, decreasing the amount of blood flow that can get through. Plaque ...
Broken teeth (the result of meth-induced tooth grinding) Burns, particularly on the lips or fingers Dilated pupils Extreme sweating Irregular breathing patterns Needle marks on the arms Nosebleeds and damage to nasal passages Premature aging of the skin Sores, abscesses, and infections Sudden or ...
Pneumonia can also result in the formation of an abscess(collection of pus) within the lungs or airways. Can the pneumonia vaccine prevent pneumonia? It is not possible to prevent all types of pneumonia, but one can take steps to reduce the chance of contracting the condition by quittingsmokin...
There was excellent agreement between tablet and PACS for detection of appendicolith (=0.924), phlegmon/abscess (=0.904), free fluid (=0.863), lymphadenopathy (=0.879), and perforation (=0.904). CONCLUSIONS: Tablet computer, as an imaging console, was highly reliable and was as accurate as ...
Vulvar aphthosis has been described in association with numerous viral and bacterial infections, but often the cause of the underlying illness cannot be identified. An acute illness, either viral or bacterial, triggers the immune response responsible for the aphthosis, which explains the similar ...
An unusual case of acute epiglottic abscess. revealed a normal epiglottis.Although pharyngitis is the most common cause of sore throat in adults, acute epiglottitis must be considered in differential diagnosis when there is unrelenting throat pain, and minimal objective signs of ... T Deepalakshmi...
If there is a localized pocket of infection (abscess), it may need to be drained by cutting open the skin, draining the infected fluids, and then filling the opening with packing. For swelling due to malignancy, treatment may involve surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. If you have an immun...
An abdominal abscess (pus collection) Abdominal, pelvic, or testicular trauma Abdominal aortic aneurysm (life-threatening bulging and weakening of the wall of the abdominal aorta that can burst and cause severe bleeding) Appendicitis Bowel obstruction or perforation Acute pancreatitis Chemical or heavy ...