What is an abscess?
An abscess is a pocket of pus that develops in nearly any part of the body, including the skin and organs.
The pocket forms when your immune system sends extra white blood cells to fight off a bacterial infection, and the cells build up in the damaged tissue. The pocket fills with pus, a substance of dead tissue and fluids, and can become tender, swollen, and painful.
Cermak Immediate Care offers urgent care services to treat an abscess in the skin, mouth, gums, and internal organs.
The medical providers focus on relieving your pain and preventing additional complications that can be caused by an untreated abscess.
What are the symptoms of an abscess?
An abscess can cause severe pain in the area of infection. You’ll likely see or feel a tender bump that increases in size as it fills with pus. Other symptoms of an abscess include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Sweating
- Appetite loss
An abscess can also cause noticeable red streaks on the infected tissue, indicating that the infection is spreading. Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Cermak Immediate Care right away to prevent complications like sepsis, a potentially life-threatening infection that travels through the bloodstream and can lead to organ damage.
The physicians complete a physical exam and order blood work and diagnostic imaging tests to locate and confirm an abscess.
How is an abscess treated?
Cermak Immediate Care offers personalized care plans to treat an abscess and clear the infection that causes it.
The medical specialists drain the pus to reduce pressure in the tissue and ease swelling and pain. They can use a needle to drain small pockets of pus or may need to make incisions in the infected area to drain the infected fluids.
Your physician will provide antibiotics to treat the underlying bacterial infection. Take all of the medication to stop the infection from returning. Additional treatment could be needed for large or deep abscesses to avoid complications.
The physicians provide resources to protect you against additional infections and abscesses. They offer follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery.
Call the Cermak Immediate Care office near you to schedule an urgent care visit for a painful abscess or book a consultation online today.
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