Abscess healing time

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Avatar n tn Hello, This persistent abscess that does not get cleared with antibiotics is called Parulis as this elevated nodule is actually an opening of fistulous tract from some chronic abscess either in association with tooth (periapical abscess) or gum abscess or could be sinus in your case. As I can not do physical exam hence can not say for sure about the origin of the abscess. It needs x-ray and second opinion of a dentist who can examine.
Avatar n tn This reduced swelling could just be healing callus as mentioned in another message. Do not worry as stress delays healing too. Grafts may take healing time of about 6 months for complete bony recovery. Take care.
Avatar m tn The causes of non healing groin abscess could be due to underlying infection, low supply of oxygen to the wound that is reducing the healing process, underlying diabetes, or due to underlying dermatitis. Wounds heal slower in smokers or alcoholics .Discuss with your doctor the above mentioned possibilities. Do keep us posted. Best of luck and regards!
Avatar m tn If surgery is required how long is the healing time, roughly. I mean, how much work will I miss? My job is physically demanding and I do a lot of lifting throughout my shift.
Avatar f tn I am wondering the same, but seems like it can take months to completely heal. My abscess burst last Saturday and although it been less than a week I'm looking forward to when it heals. I'd also like to know how to tell if te abscess is healing correctly. Mine doesn't really drain puss nor blood anymore even since it burst, but looks aweful. I don't have any pain but just looking at the wound makes me cringe.
Avatar f tn I would have the doc look at it in case there is infection inside. If the strength of the site is compromised a wound can be pulled apart even much later. I once had an abdominal incision abscess and it nearly turned into gangrene. I'd call the doc at least, and if the drainage is not clear but like pus and/or has a bad odor, I would treat it with urgency.
6388161 tn?1380846457 s was and outpatient. Healing time is often different for everyone as our bodies all respond in their own unique way. Let us know what the doctor tells you. have you set up the appt. yet?
Avatar m tn I was the unlucky recipient of a blow to my left testicle and shortly after it had swollen a little and I noticed an abscess that was soft but sensitive. The swelling went down within the hour but several days later the abscess had hardened and appeared to be a smooth tight sac of fluid somewhat attached to the testicle. When pressed against the skin it looks white or yellowish, there is slight tenderness in the cords connecting to the left testicle but for the most part I don't feel it.
Avatar n tn Or does anyone have pictures of how a socket is supposed to look like when it is healing right, and what a dry socket looks like? Please help. I am having such a had time with this pain, being pregnant, and not being able to eat like I am supposed to. Its very difficult. HELP PLEASE!
Avatar n tn In Nov 2008, I had a swelling below my right breast which was diagnosed as "Abscess". It would ooze out puss with blood and was very painful. After healing,a scar developed around that spot and A FOUL SMELL THAT OF PUS actually emanates from that area(i.e when you touch the area surrounding the scar) What could be happening inside?
Avatar n tn I just had a bartholin abscess surgically removed. I wanted to know when i could have sex again.
Avatar m tn How do you know if the abscess is healing? As you know, my abscess ruptured las Saturday but since then the wound looks the same. It is no longer draining puss and it doesn't hurst unless the breast pad dries up on it and I pull it to clean it. It does sometimes leak a clear fluid but doesn't look like it has puss. And the breast pad does sometimes have a slight blood stain on it (TMI, sorry!) I'm just afraid that it's not healing correctly and it may get worse.
Avatar n tn I had an abscess on my gums. I started on keflex and scheduled a root canal ASAP. After the root canal and finishing the keflex the abscess was still there. My endontist downplayed it like it's no big deal but he drained the abcess and put me on clymdamycin. Finished all the clymdamycin and the abscess is still there. Endontist says it could take months to heal and sent me on my way. I feel like I need a second opinion. I still have a pea sized abscess on my gums idk what to do.
Avatar m tn A month ago I was hospitalized for an infected wound in the back of my head as well as an abscess in my neck. Both were drained. Had taken a couple of antibiotics during my treatment. Now I've been off of antibiotics for a couple of weeks and my wound took a long time to close so I was given an antibiotic ointment. The wound closed as the scar is about the size of a nickle or quarter. but I accidentally wiped off what it appears to be an early form of scar in the middle of the entire scar.
Avatar f tn I was just wondering if its really necessary to take antibiotics every time I get an abscess? I got an abscess last Saturday and on Monday my breast surgeon drained it and put me on antibiotics for 10 days. And now I have another abscess that appeared while on the antibiotics. I'm going back tomorrow to see the surgeon and know when she sees the other abscess she's gonna put me on antibiotics again. Just wondering if this is the protocol for everyone?
Avatar n tn Thanks for the info. Do I risk horrible health consequences if an abscess develops during those six weeks? Most recent x-ray taken today didn't show signs of an abscess - how fast does such an abscess usually take to develop?
Avatar m tn Hello doctor...thank you so much for your reply. I noticed the lump after my abscess resolved without I&D.....could fibrous tissue walling off the abscess produce a lump like this? Its rather small and I have to poke at it to feel it properly.....I guess Im a hypochondriac and assume the worst. Any reply would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar n tn I know the radiation time is dependent on each individual's diagnosis, however, I was wondering if there is a minimum length of time for radiation following a DCIS diagnosis. I have heard it is six weeks for any type of DCIS and maybe longer if there is more than one site. Also, how soon after the biopsy does radiation usually take place and is it done usually for 5 days and then break for a day or two?
Avatar f tn Previous hx of pre patellar bursitis to R knee in October - ongoing pain since, not any worse, no swelling, no redness, note had abscess at time and burst itself, treated with oral antibiotics, xray in october of R knee showed acute bursitis, but also benign healing fibrous cortical defect of the posteromedial femoral metaphysis, patient states unable to exercise properly, struggles to kneel on her knee, good flexion, no fevers, no rash, - given f2f appt to review knee, ?
1080889 tn?1260948265 I recently got an abscess on my forearm. It formed for four days before I was able to see a doctor. After having the pus drained, I had to pack my wound with gauze so that the wound heals from the inside out. This is supposed to prevent any future collections of pus to appear in the infected area. However, I experience a lot of pain during packing. Having to stuff your open wound with eight inches of gauze every morning is most times unbearable.
9690200 tn?1405307514 the right is now healing but for some reason behind the hole for my left one it has an abscess and something hard coming out the side. well I tried pulling on the hard thing and it will not move. it also hurts so bad, I don't know what I should do. Is it possible for me to have an abscess behind the site because on the jaw filing. I am afraid of looking like a hypercondriac by going back again but then im afraid of not going and something happen.
Avatar f tn It may be that there is an abscess in the area and any other surgical procedure will have a hard time healing, resulting in a lower chance of success
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Avatar m tn So about 3 weeks ago I had my perianal abscess drained and the healing process went quite well until about 1 week after the drainage small spots started to appear around my anus and near where the abscess was. My doctor prescribed me with a 1 week course of antibiotics which seemed to clear them up. However, more spots have started to appear but more itchy and painful and also when they burst the pain seems to ease. So are these spots anything to worry about?