How do you ease an abscess

How do you ease an abscess

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If the abscess is small (less than 1 cm or less than one-half inch across), applying warm compresses to the area for about 30 minutes, four times daily may help.

What do you take to ease the pain of a tooth abscess besides anti…?

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If you ran out of medication call your dentist i have three dentist in my family and they are always willing to help when someone is in pain.

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Are you a Dentist or a Doctor? Help please!!! I need your advice!!!?

Q: A few weeks ago I started getting strange pains in the side of my face, it would start at the bottom of my jaw line and slowly work it’s way across the rest of my face, giving me what felt like a toothache an earache and a migraine all at the same time. It came and went for a few days here and there and then part of my tooth fell out… it was only a small shard but this happened twice and for no apparent reason other then the tooth is beginning to rot away I guess. The problem is that when these shards came out they left sharp tips which would cut, grind and gnaw at the inside of my cheeks and gums. Now my gums have swollen up all around my tooth and more recently have developed cuts and some sort of spots, blisters, a bad puss like taste and a nasty odour which doesn’t go away no matter how many times I brush my teeth, which I’m guessing is the infection.So… it sounds simple enough… right? well it’s not… cos since all this has happened a lump has emerged from underneath my jawline… I’ve known about this lump for a long time and had always assumed it was some kind of cyst, I had a problem with it once slipping around knotting my muscles up but then it disappeared and I haven’t had a problem with it for years or even noticed it for that matter but now it’s swollen up to the point that it feels like it’s going to burst, it’s very sensitive and painful to touch and it’s adding a lot of tension to the surrounding muscles.Which brings me to my questions…Who should I see first a dentist or a doctor?Which will they treat first the tooth or the cyst or can they treat both at the same time?Is there anything I can do to help ease the pain of either of these problems? (obviously I haven’t got any cocaine to hand)Also if left untreated or if the infection spreads or the cyst or abscess bursts releasing it’s poisonous toxins into my blood stream etc.. what’s the worst case scenario? how long will I have to live? will they amputate my jaw? 8)

A: I am very surprised that you have had all these symptoms for so long and have not been to see your dentist.Might as well see your dentist as that is where your Dr will send you anyway.Tooth infections cause lumps and cysts, as do stones in the salivary glands but all need to be reviewed and sorted by your dentist.He will exam and xray and then decide on how to treat and whether it needs to referred and I bet you get a course of antibiotics to start with.If you sort yourself out and go in the next couple of days by Christmas Day they will have kicked in and you fell better about it.Toothache can cause symptoms like migraine and sinus pain and muck up facial feelings till you are completely confused.

30weeks pregnant.. Has anyone ever had Mastitis?

Q: What is it?Mastitis is a breast infection that can leave you feeling as if you’ve come down with the flu. You may notice areas of redness, hardness, soreness, or heat in your breast, and swelling of the affected milk duct. Common, and more serious, signs of the infection include chills, a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, and fatigue.If you find yourself with a breast infection, you’re not alone: About one in 20 nursing moms get one, and some non-nursing mothers do, too. And although you can get mastitis more than once, it’s very unlikely that you’ll get it in both breasts at the same time.What causes it?The problem is caused by invading germs. Typically, those germs pass from your baby’s mouth, nose, and throat into a milk duct through cracks or fissures in the nipples. (Non-nursing moms may get mastitis when their breasts become engorged.) Other contributors include not completely emptying breasts of milk and lowered resistance to illness. Most new mothers are tired, stressed, and probably not eating all that well — factors that can affect nursers and non-nursers alike. First-time moms who haven’t mastered a good latch-on technique and are suffering from cracked nipples are more likely to contract mastitis, although experienced nursing mothers aren’t immune.Mastitis can occur at any time while you’re breastfeeding, but it’s most common between the tenth and 28th days after you have your baby.How can I treat it?See your caregiver if your symptoms don’t improve within 12 to 24 hours of applying moist heat to your breasts, feeding your baby more frequently, and taking ibuprofen to ease the pain. She’ll prescribe antibiotics, bedrest, pain relievers, and hot compresses. When the antibiotics kick in during the next 48 hours, you’ll start feeling better.Another way to ease the pain: Nurse frequently to keep the affected breast empty, which may help clear up the infection faster.How long will it last?If the infection is diagnosed early, it’s easy and quick to treat, and you won’t need to stop nursing from the affected breast. Be sure to take all of the prescribed antibiotics to keep the infection from returning a few days or weeks later. It won’t be long before you feel 100 percent better. If your breast remains tender and you still have a fever, call your healthcare provider without delay.Ignoring mastitis can cause complications. If untreated, it can lead to breast abscesses, which require antibiotics, and surgery (usually performed while the patient is under general anesthesia) to drain the abscess. The best way to avoid mastitis is to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy, balanced diet while you’re nursing. The more run down you are, the more susceptible to infection you become.im not breast feeding yet I’m only pregnant with my first and i have this

A: i had this with my first child and it hurt so bad. at the time i didnt know what it was i was very young. (almost 9 years ago)i had flu like symptoms for 4 days and then finally got over it myself. i wrapped my breast in ace bandage( i didnt breastfeed). for 4 days i couldnt take care of my baby and it was so horrible! but i did not take any antibiotics just let my body do it on its own. with my second i didnt have it and i felt so great after birth and i hope i dont get it this time because i am planning on breastfeeding.