DEFINITION
Abscesses in the hands of the formation of a collection of
pus (pus) at hand, which is usually caused by a bacterial infection.
CAUSE
Abscesses in the hands are fairly common, and is usually
caused by an injury. Abscesses can occur in any part in the hand. Infection can
occur after injury to the skin, such as skin injured by a sharp object
punctured. Abscesses of the palms can also occur as a result of the callus
(callus) infected.
SYMPTOMS
The symptoms that can be found include severe pain, a
feeling of warmth, and redness in the area of abscess formation. In addition,
there is often swelling of nearby lymph nodes.
Abscesses in the palms initially perceived as a great
throbbing pain with swelling and painful to the touch. Swelling and pain that
can occur on the back of the hand is more severe than in the palm of the hand.
Abscesses can also form around the tendon are located along
the inside of the finger. An abscess is caused by an injury that penetrates one
finger crease on the palm of the hand. As a result, the mechanism of movement
on the affected tendon to be disrupted, so that fingers can barely moved.
Swelling and pain in the fingers, especially when the finger is moved. In
addition, it is often found swollen lymph nodes near the abscess and fever.
DIAGNOSIS
Abscesses in the skin or under the skin very easily
recognizable, while the deep abscess is often difficult to find. To determine
the size and location of the abscess, can be investigated, such as CT scans.
TREATMENT
Handling provided include surgery to remove the pus that
exist. It also provided antibiotics.
REFERENCE
- S, David R. Hand and Finger Infections. Merck Manual Home
Health Handbook. 2008.
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