What do we know about Abscess?
An abscess is a cavity containing pus which is surrounded by inflamed tissue, due to localized infection which enters the skin through injury causes red, tender and swollen skin.
Which are the causative bacteria of Abscess?
A causative bacterium of an abscess is Staphylococcus aureus.
How many types does Abscess have?
It is of 6 types:
Furuncles / Carbuncle:
It causes fever and abscess occurs within the hair follicle.
Cystic acne:
Cystic acne occurs in deeper skin tissue, mostly on the face and in the teenage years.
Pilonidal Cyst :
It occurs in the crease of the buttocks. Pilonidal cysts begin as areas of skin infection from which hair grows.
Perianal abscess (Anorectal abscess):
It surrounds the anal canal and is responsible for the rectal abscess.
Lung abscess:
It is the necrosis of pulmonary parenchyma which is caused by microbial infection, it is of two types-– Acute or chronic– Primary or secondary
Breast abscess:
It is defined as a localized breast infection.
What is the basic root cause of Abscess?
The major cause of formation of this bacterial boil:
- Obstruction of sweat glands
- Inflammation of hair follicles
- Minor breaks
- Punctures of the skin
- Weak immune system
- What abscess leads to?
- Redness skin
- Skin tender to touch
- Some abscess has a head and can rupture
Which test to be done?
- WBC
- Platelets
- ESR
- TLC
- DLC
- X-ray chest are done to diagnose lungs abscess
What is the Homeopathy Treatment of Abscess?
- Hepar Sulph
- Sulphur
- Silicea
