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What is abscess?

An abscess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body that is surrounded by swelling (inflammation).

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with abscess?
What are the treatment options for abscess?

Posts on abscess (258)

Can someone identify this please? - Dermatology Community

- Nov 09, 2009
These 2 bumps started to appear below my stomach 3 days ago, they haven't grown in size, ra...

Molar Infection - awaiting a root canal - Dental Health Community

- Nov 07, 2009
Yesterday was a week ago I started having severe pain in my lower right jaw- pressure, thro...

post appendectomy complication - HELP - Gastroenterology Community

- Oct 28, 2009
My dear friend had his appendix removed laparoscopy on Oct 20, was released the next day, s...

I was told it was cellulitis... - Dermatology Community

- Oct 17, 2009
Well I'm a 25 year old female and I started having on the side of my anus. I decided to go ...

Upper front tooth abscess - Dental Health Community

- Sep 24, 2009
I woke up on monday morning in extreme pain and with a completely swollen top lip, stretche...

Vaginal abscess? - Women's Health Community

- Sep 21, 2009
My left outer labia has been sore and swollen for a couple days...I just had a UTI so I tho...

abscess on my tooth - Dental Health Community

- Sep 08, 2009
i have had an absecss on my tooth for over a week, been on antibiotics and still its there,...

HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION INFECTION - Rare Diseases Community

- Sep 03, 2009
After recieving a high pressure injection from a hose on a garbage truck, my boyfriend's br...

Swollen jaw...help! - Dental Health Expert Forum

- Aug 30, 2009
I have a decayed molar #3 that has spread to my jaw and it is now swollen. On Wednesday, I ...

IBC or Abscess - Cancer Community

- Aug 09, 2009
Hi guys, I have had a sore swollen breast, under the nipple for about 5 weeks. I was hospi...
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Another Abscess .. this really is getting old


by Ranaesheart, Jul 29, 2009 10:15PM - 9 Comments
Woke up at 4 am and noticed an area on my abdomen, below the lowest of the four previo...

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