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Abscess Treatment

Health Encyclopedia: Subareolar Abscess

Alternative Names

Abscess - areolar gland; Areolar gland abscess

Treatment

Subareolar abscesses are treated with antibiotics and by opening and draining the infected tissue. This can be done in a physician's office with local anesthesia. However, if the abscess recurs, the affected glands should be surgically removed.

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Expectations (prognosis)

Prognosis is good after surgical treatment.

Complications

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Expert & Community Posts

When to consider surgery for IBD

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...obstruction, bowel perforation, the presence of an abscess, fistula, stricture or perianal... Read more »

06/25/07 #7 - Can having dental work trigger headaches?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...from occurring. I was doing great until I had an abscessed tooth removed two weeks ago and since... Read more »

Genital Bumps, Lesions, Sores, Warts, Scabs and Ulcers in Men

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...signs of scabies. Occasionally, a man may have abscesses in the groin that are often caused... Read more »

The "vapours," fainting, and the vagal reflex

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...gastrointestinal illness, by eye pain, or even when an abscess is drained may make us feel as if... Read more »

Breast Cancer Self-Diagnosis by Computer

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...mastitis or another type of breast infection like an abscess. Sometimes it turns out to be... Read more »

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Health Guide

Pyogenic liver abscess

Liver abscess; Bacterial liver abscess Treatment The treatment usually consists of surgical or percutaneous (through the skin, with a needle)... Read more »

Skin abscess

Abscess - skin; Cutaneous abscess; Subcutaneous abscess Treatment The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. The doctor may cut and drain the... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Symptoms

...protruding, or swollen gums are a possible sign of disease. Click the icon to see an image of recessed gums.Abscesses. Deepening periodontal pockets between the gums and bone can become blocked... Read more »

Pneumonia: Surgery

SurgeryAlthough most patients with pneumonia do not require invasive therapy, patients with abscess, empyema, or certain other complications may require such treatment.Surgery... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Complications

...may include weight loss, joint pain, inflammation in the eyes, reddened or ulcerated skin, fistulas, abscesses, and fever. The surgical and medical treatments of Crohn's disease, as with... Read more »

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