Betty asks…
abscess?????????????
can an abscess be on another body part aside from the mouth? my friends’ son got something that looked like an abscess on his butt. can it be that?
Drae answers:
It sure can. You can have an abcess show up anywhere in the body. An abcess simply means the infection is beneath the skin surface, and that’s what a boil or carbuncle really is. They are pretty common on the tush and thighs. Just apply moist heat to the spot, as hot as his tushie can take it, as often as you care to apply it. He can also soak in a nice hot tub. Eventually, in a few days it will form a central white spot and drain all by itself. Warning though, when it drains, it will smell NASTY. Just before it drains, it will also hurt like nothing else he’s ever known. Don’t poke, prod, or squeeze it – that can rupture it beneath the skin, and will just make matters worse. The more often you can apply moist heat, the sooner it will drain itself. If it doesn’t drain within a week then a trip to the doctor is in order, so it can be incised and drained. Try to avoid that if you can help it- the child won’t much appreciate the procedure. Adults sure don’t. Meantime, keep him out of tightie whities and into very loose fitted clothing. Boxers are about ideal. Keep the spot covered with a bandage. When it starts to drain, a gentle pressure downward at the sides will finish the drain job. Be careful though, not to spread the liquid contents to other skin- it can create new spots on him and you. After it drains, keep a nice absorbant bandage on it, changing it twice a day. Wash with antibacterial soap as well. Once it drains it will feel much better, and will heal pretty quickly. In the meantime, it’s just going to hurt and hurt worse until it finally does drain.
Sandy asks…
Abscess…?
A couple of days ago I bumped by gums with the end of my toothbrush.
You know, like if you’re brushing too fast and you bump your gums?
Anyway, the area I bumped only feels painful when I touch it;
How would I know if it was infected or something?
Would I get a fever from how it is now?
Drae answers:
This is not an infection. The gum tissue is very thin and fragile. Bumping it like you said you have will definitely irritate the gums there for a few days. Fortunately for you, the gums heal very quickly.
Donna asks…
How do I know when an abscess on my gum is healing?
I have an abscess that started on my gum and is slowly going backwards. The infection didn’t start from a tooth (as the dentist’s x-rays showed) and started from the surface of my gum. He prescribed me Penicillin and told me to check back in a week. Is the abscess still supposed to be turning white and draining throughout the whole week as it’s healing or is that a sign the Penicillin is not working? Thanks!
Drae answers:
I would finish the penicillin course first and then see if the infectin goes away. During this time, i would keep the hygience in superb condition just to make sure the gum is healthy, assuming it’s the gum problem not the tooth.
David asks…
How do you drain an abscess on a dogs neck at home?
My dog as an abscess on its neck, its already been drained once on its own but its forming again. Dont get me wrong i will take her to a vet if needed but i was just wondering if i could do it at home and aviod the huge bill.
Drae answers:
You can try it’s not always successful. Place a warm wet rag on the abscess for about five mins. Or so (if you can it will make it easier). Sterilize a regular sewing needle (or you can use a contraption called splinter out, works just as good), GENTLY lance the abscess (aim for the center (grab the abscess from underneath and you should see either a “low” spot in the middle or a white spot) once. Do not insert the needle more that about a 1/8 inch inside the skin, be careful as it may be rotten underneath and try to slide in on you. Gently brag the bottom of the abscess and roll upwards, you will need something to catch the drainage and be sure to flush it out thoroughly twice a day with room temp water for the next few days to keep it open so it can heal from the inside out. (DO NOT USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE OR ANY OTHER FIRST AID “cleaner” it will be unecessarily painful and wont help)
Steven asks…
When a dog loses hair around an abscess does it grow back?
My poodle had an abscess under his eye. The vet said it was an abscess caused most likely from his tooth. The abscess split open and drained. Now a week later the hair around his abscess is gone. Does it grow back?
Drae answers:
My cat has one
on her back
her hair seems to go through a falling off and re-growing cycle
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