After a course of antibiotics ffor what was thought to be an abscess in your nipple the imflamation has gone but a big lump remains why is this?

Is a painless lump on the gum of an 11-year-old boy normal if it has been there 4 weeks and hasn't shrunk even after a course of antibiotics from the dentist who thought it was caused by an abscess?

If it is painless then I seriously doubt that it is an abscess? If the antibiotics have not decreased the size then it could very well be just a bony protrusion that is just now developing and is normal. Another possibility is that it could possibly be the result of a cracked root on that tooth. I suggest that you have a periodontist check this out. An x-ray will show if the root is cracked.

When was The Thought Remains the Same created?

The Thought Remains the Same was created in 2000.

If you have false teeth can you still get a gum abscess?

I had a golden crown fitted a couple of years ago, maybe last year I developed a bump on my gum by the gold tooth which I originally thought was just an ulcer, however it keeps coming back so after some extensive googling my ulcer looks more like an abscess.. I haven't been to a dentist to get it checked out yet as it never really causes me much pain, however, I do intend to. But yes I think you can.. unless my abscess isn't an abscess, but I think it is.

Where is the ice thought to exist and why it remains frozen?

What ice are we talking about here

What does the remains of a burnt yule log protect you from?

It was thought to protect them from lightning and fire

What is a 4 letter word for grape-crushing remains ending in c I thought it was rapes?

Marc

Why does the Vietnam war still remains controversial?

some thought that war was bad. some are prowar.

Can my abscessed tooth cause birth defects ive been taking penicillin for it 35 weeks pregnant?

I've hhad the abscess for a while but didnt know what it was just thought it would have went away.

When was it thought that the Australpithecus species roamed the earth?

It is thought the Australpithecus species roamed the earth between 2.95 and 3.85 million years ago. The paleoanthropologists have uncovered remains from 300 individuals.

Did Amelia Earhart live?

She disappeared flying around the world and was thought to have crashed in the ocean and no one had found the remains yet.

What were the plauge remidies?

Some people thought that if you hold herbs up to your nose it would prevent getting it but until antibiotics were created there was no actual cure for somebody who had the plauge

Brain abscess?

DefinitionA brain abscess is a collection of immune cells, pus, and other material in the brain, usually from a bacterial or fungal infection.Alternative NamesAbscess - brain; Cerebral abscess; CNS abscessCauses, incidence, and risk factorsBrain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. Swelling and irritation (inflammation) develops in response. Infected brain cells, white blood cells, live and dead bacteria, and fungi collect in an area of the brain. A membrane forms around this area and creates a mass.While this immune response can protect the brain by isolating the infection, it can also do more harm than good. The brain swells. Because the skull cannot expand, the mass may put pressure on delicate brain tissue. Infected material can block the blood vessels of the brain.The bacteria or fungi that cause a brain abscess commonly reach the brain through the blood. The source of the infection is often not found. However, the most common source is a lung infection. Bacteria or fungi may also travel from a nearby infected area (for example, an ear infection) or be introduced into the body during an injury (such as a gun or knife wound) or surgery.In children with heart disease or a birth defect, such as those born with Tetralogy of Fallot, infections are more able to reach the brain from the intestines, teeth, or other body areas.The following raise your risk of a brain abscess:A weakened immune system (such as in AIDS patients)Chronic disease, such as cancer or Osler-Weber-Rendu syndromeDrugs that suppress the immune system (corticosteroids or chemotherapy)Right-to-left heart shuntsSymptomsSymptoms may develop slowly, over a period of 2 weeks, or they may develop suddenly. They may include:Aching of neck, shoulders, or backChanges in mental statusConfusionDecreasing responsivenessDrowsinessEventual comaInattentionIrritabilitySlow thought processesDecreased movementDecreased sensationDecreased speech (aphasia)Fever and chillsHeadacheLanguage difficultiesLoss of coordinationLoss of muscle functionSeizuresStiff neck, shoulders, or backVision changesVomitingWeaknessSigns and testsA brain and nervous system (neurological) exam will usually show increased intracranial pressure and problems with brain function.Tests to diagnose a brain abscess may include:Blood culturesChest x-rayComplete blood count (CBC)Cranial CT scanElectroencephalogram (EEG)MRI of headTesting for the presence of antibodies to organisms (including toxoplasma and Tinea solium)A needle biopsyis usually performed to identify the cause of the infection.TreatmentA brain abscess is a medical emergency. Pressure inside the skull may become high enough to be life threatening. You will need to stay in the hospital until the condition is stable. Some people may need life support.Medication, not surgery, is recommended if you have:Several abscesses (rare)A small abscess (less than 2 cm)An abscess deep in the brainAn abscess and meningitisShunts in the brain for hydrocephalus (in some cases the shunt may need to be removed temporarily or replaced)A disease that makes surgery dangerousYou will get antibiotics. Antibiotics that work against a number of different bacteria (broad spectrum antibiotics) are most commonly used. You may be prescribed several different types of antibiotics to make sure treatment works.Antifungal medications may also be prescribed if the infection is likely caused by a fungus.Immediate treatment may be needed if an abscess is injuring brain tissue by pressing on it, or there is a large abscess with a large amount of swelling around that it is raising pressure in the brain.Surgery is needed if :Pressure in the brain continues or gets worseThe brain abscess does not get smaller after medicationThe brain abscess contains gas (produced by some types of bacteria)The brain abscess might break open (rupture)Surgery consists of opening the skull, exposing the brain, and draining the abscess. Laboratory tests are often done to examine the fluid. This can help identify what is causing the infection, so that more appropriate antibiotics or antifungal drugs can be prescribed.The surgical procedure used depends on the size and depth of the abscess. The entire abscess may be removed (excised) if it is near the surface and enclosed in a sac.Needle aspiration guided by CT or MRI scan may be needed for a deep abscess. During this procedure, medications may be injected directly into the mass.Certain diuretics and steroids may also be used to reduce swelling of the brain.Expectations (prognosis)If untreated, a brain abscess is almost always deadly. With treatment, the death rate is about 10 - 30%. The earlier treatment is received, the better.Some patients may have long-term neurological problems after surgery.ComplicationsEpilepsyMeningitis that is severe and life threateningPermanent loss of vision, speech, movementReturn (recurrence) of infectionCalling your health care providerGo to a hospital emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of a brain abscess.PreventionYou can reduce the risk of developing a brain abscess by treating any disorders that can cause them. Have a follow-up examination after infections are treated.Some people, including those with certain heart disorders, may receive antibiotics before dental or urological procedures to help reduce the risk.ReferencesNath A. Brain abscess and parameningeal infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 438.