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Results 1 - 10 of 201 for abscess OR boil
  1. Anorectal abscess 
    An anorectal abscess is a collection of pus in the area of the anus and rectum. ... Common causes of anorectal abscess include: Blocked glands in the anal area Infection of an anal fissure Sexually transmitted infection (STD) Trauma Deep rectal abscesses ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001519.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Skin abscess 
    A skin abscess is a buildup of pus in or on the skin. ... infection (often staphylococcus) A minor wound or injury Boils Folliculitis (infection in a hair follicle) A skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000863.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tooth abscess 
    A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. ... A tooth abscess may form if there is tooth decay . It may also occur when a tooth is broken, chipped, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001060.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Brain abscess 
    A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, caused by a bacterial or ... around this area and creates a mass or abscess. The germs that cause a brain abscess can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000783.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Subareolar abscess 
    Subareolar abscess is an abscess, or growth, on the areolar gland. The areolar gland is located in the breast under or below the areola (colored ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001501.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pyogenic liver abscess 
    Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled pocket of fluid within the liver. Pyogenic means "with pus". ... Symptoms of liver abscess may include: Pain in the right upper abdomen (more common) or throughout the abdomen (less common) Clay-colored stools ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000261.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Abscess - abdomen or pelvis 
    An abdominal abscess is a pocket of infected fluid and pus located inside the belly (abdominal cavity). This type of abscess can be located near or inside the liver, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000212.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Peritonsillar abscess 
    Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. ... Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis . It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000986.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Epidural abscess 
    An epidural abscess is a collection of pus (infected material) and germs between the outer covering of the brain and spinal ... the bones of the skull or spine. The abscess causes swelling in the area.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001416.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Bartholin cyst or abscess 
    Bartholin abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump ( swelling ) in one of the Bartholin glands. These ... A Bartholin abscess forms when a small opening (duct) from the gland gets blocked. Fluid in the gland builds up and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001489.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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