You have had a drain placed in an abscess, which you will need to care for until it is removed. This will include flushing the tube daily as well as cleaning the tube site and changing the dressing.

Every year between four and five million Americans suffer from chronic non-healing wounds, many caused by diabetes, poor circulation, pressure ulcers or other conditions. Proper wound care is ...

You have had a drain placed in your liver, which you will need to care for until it is removed. This will include daily flushing the tube as well as cleaning the tube site and changing the dressing.

This male patient sustained tetraplegia in a motor bike accident when he was 18 years old. He underwent right percutaneous nephrostolithotomy twice (14 and 16 years after the initial accident). Right ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...

A brain abscess is a localized collection of pus in the brain, often resulting from infections in nearby areas like the sinuses or ears. The classic triad of symptoms—fever, headache, and focal ...

Cysts, abscesses and lipomas all have one common feature: they cause a lump or bump on the skin. All three are very common and I literally remove a hundred or more lipomas and sebaceous cysts a year.

An abscess is a confined pocket of pus that builds up within the body. A dental abscess forms within the teeth, in the gums or even the bone holding the tooth in place. A periapical abscess is located ...

Many of the symptoms closely resemble other diseases or health problems. One should speak to the doctor immediately if they develop any of the symptoms. Diagnosis involves a neurological exam. This ...