A collection of pus that has formed within the body's tissue is called an abscess. The affected area will be red, swollen, warm to touch, and pain. It can affect your skin, gums, or any organ of the body. The pus has to be drained for the abscess to heal.
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I have an abscess in my mouth and feel very unwell with horrible headaches and stomach pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I went to the dentist three days ago with an abscess in my mouth, and I was given antibiotics. Since that, I have become very unwell. I am unable to get out of bed, keep being sick, horrible headaches, and stomach pain. I even had a seizure last night. I am so weak that I can hardly sta... Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to know if have you had a previous history of seizures. Did your dentist drain the abscess? For an abscess of gum, the first line of treatment is drainage of the same. Also, the focus box infection is to be... Read Full »