abscess

Abscess It is a concept that comes from the Latin word abscessus. At the same time we would have to make it clear that this word emanates, etymologically speaking, from the verb "abscedere" which is made up of two parts: the prefix "abs-", which can be translated as an indicator of separation, and the word "cedere" , which is equivalent to "go".

It is a term used in the medicine to name the accumulation of pus that occurs in organic tissues, whether external or internal.

The abscess, therefore, is a infection characterized by inflammation and swelling. It occurs when an area of ​​tissue becomes infected and the body isolates the infection to prevent it from spreading. White blood cells go to damaged tissue, accumulating there along with bacteria, fluids, and other materials.

Abscesses can appear almost anywhere in the body. Body and be caused by parasites or foreign materials in general. If the abscess is suppurated, specialists talk about apostema.

Some abscesses can be easily visualized, as inflammation is detected in the skin, which turns reddish in the area. Other abscesses, on the other hand, cannot be seen with the naked eye, but they cause pain and can even damage vital organs.

Among the main types of abscesses, these are the most common or significant in this regard:
• Dental abscess. A bacterial infection, such as a cavity, is what causes the appearance of that, which is the accumulation of pus in the center of a tooth. A severe toothache is another of the consequences of this problem that can be solved by taking the corresponding medications as well as proceeding even to the extraction of the tooth. It is important to know that other symptoms that indicate this abscess are fever, pain when chewing, bad breath or a constant bitter taste in the mouth.
• Brain abscess. Heart problems or even chronic diseases are some of the factors that make many people more likely to suffer from a problem of this type, also generated by an infection. Changes in mental state, decreased communication or coordination skills or changes in vision are some of the signs that indicate that you have this abscess, which in the most severe cases requires surgical intervention.
• Perianal abscess. As its name suggests, the accumulation of pus in this case occurs in the area of ​​the anus and can be due to various causes, such as trauma or serious diseases.

The hygiene is usually the best way to prevent skin abscess Y dental. There are other abscesses, however, whose origin is not so clear and require a medical analysis to determine the steps to follow.

A doctor can take a sample of fluid from the abscess and learn what organisms caused it. Treatment can range from taking antibiotics to a surgery.

The lung abscessFor example, it is a cavity of more than two centimeters filled with pus that is in the area of ​​the lungs. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics, order a bronchoscopy, or drain the abscess.

The liver abscess, meanwhile, is a formation of pus within the liver or associated with it organ. It can be caused by appendicitis, bacterial endocarditis, or another cause.