DEFINITION
An abscess is an accumulation of pus, usually caused by a
bacterial infection.
CAUSE
A bacterial infection can cause abscesses in several ways:
·
Bacteria get under the skin from injuries
stemming from unsterilized needles puncture
·
The bacteria spread from an infection elsewhere
in the body
In addition, bacteria that normally live in the human body
and does not cause interference, sometimes also can cause the formation of an
abscess. Opportunities formation of an abscess will increase if:
·
there is dirt or foreign objects in the area
where the infection
·
infected areas have less blood flow
·
There are disorders of the immune system
Abscesses can form anywhere in the body, including the
lungs, mouth, rectum and muscles. Abscesses are often found in the skin or just
under the skin, especially if it arises in the face.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of an abscess depend on the location and its effect
on the function of an organ or nerve. Symptoms of an abscess that can be found
include: swelling, redness, felt warm, painful, and may develop a fever.
Abscesses are formed just under the skin usually appears as
a bump. If the abscess will burst, the central area of the lump will be
whiter because the overlying skin thinning.
Abscesses in the body, before it causes symptoms often first
grow to be larger. Abscesses are more likely to be able to spread the infection
throughout the body.
DIAGNOSIS
Abscesses in the skin or under the skin very easily
recognizable, while the deep abscess is often difficult to find. In patients
with abscesses, usually blood tests show an increase in the number of white
blood cells. To determine the size and location of the abscess, can X-ray
examination, ultrasound, CT scan or MRI.
TREATMENT
An abscess often improves without treatment, an abscess may
burst by itself and expel its contents. Sometimes abscesses disappear gradually
as the body to destroy infections and absorb the remaining infection. Abscesses
are not broken can leave a hard lump. To relieve pain and speed healing, an
abscess can be treated by removing the contents.
Abscesses do not have blood flow, so antibiotics are usually
futile. Antibiotics may be given after the abscess dries and this is done to
prevent a recurrence. Antibiotics are also given if the abscess spread the
infection to other body parts.
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