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Abdominal abscess

Abdominal abscess

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Is a type of:

Abscess

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Abdomen, Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Symptoms

Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Fever
Rectal pain
Rapid heart rate
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Abdominal abscess
Anti fungal drug
Antibiotic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Abdominal abscess

Surgery

Surgery

Tests

Blood sugar
Liver function test
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
C reactive protein
Wound or tissue culture
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Risk factors

Personal

Recent surgery

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I have a necrotic abdominal abscess and it seems to be turning blue at the edges! Is this dangerous?

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Can you tell me the symptoms of Abdominal abscess?

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Are there any alternative treatments for abdominal abscess?

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I have multiple large abdominal abscesses. 3 have been drained but I am nauseous and in pain. Will the 4 remaining go away with antibiotics or must they be drained as well?

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I was wondering how does a person end up with an abdominal abscess? Would trauma from sexual abuse be a strong factor?

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A 32-year old asked:

Need advice on what is the the treatment for a subcutaneous abscess on the abdomen?

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A 31-year old asked:

what are some signs of abscesses due to abdominal injections for diabetes..medication used is insulin?

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A 20-year old female asked about a male:

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I just had a cat scat come back neg i have abdominal pain around bellybutton and had discharge out of it not.hernia,infection,abscess dr had no idea?

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Had tender pain on right side of abdominal and back hurts. Did cat scan Showed inflamed Colon and Gi dr said its either Abcess or diverticulitis ??

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I have these contrictions in my left of abdomen which makes my defacaetion difficult and it comes out in small camel like feaces, after some time a s?

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Dr said everyone has a little bit of fluid in pelvis/abdomen for lubrication and this is sometimes noted on u/s. True?

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Fit late 40's with a rock hard highly inflatted abdomen for years, was told that he doesnt have any problem (with high bp and diabetes) any solutions?

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All of a sudden pain in the middle of abdomen?

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What could be a reason for pain in my back and abdomen ?

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How would you describe a tender abdomen?

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How can I know what causes a distended abdomen?

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Pls i have a slight pain in the right lowerside of my abdominal. What is it?

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What test in done for a abdominal bruit?

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i have a lower left abdominal severe pain.?

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Pain in the RUQ abdomen with a bulge or mass.

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What would a cta of the abdomen actually show?

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Is an elarged abdomen a symptom of having hep. b?

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What could cause a pulsing pain in my upper abdomen?

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How will having a large abdomen affect my back pain?

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