Introduction: Amebic liver abscesses (ALAs) result from Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite transmitted through contaminated food or water. Diagnosis relies on imaging and serology, and ...

A hepatic abscess caused by a swallowed foreign body is a rare and challenging diagnosis. Most patients have nonspecific symptoms, and more than 90% of patients do not remember having swallowed it, ...

Many of the symptoms closely resemble other diseases or health problems. One should speak to the doctor immediately if they develop any of the symptoms. Diagnosis involves a neurological exam. This ...

A tooth abscess or a periapical abscess to be more precise is an infection that affects the tooth and may also affect the gums. Toothaches are always painful and especially a tooth abscess can be ...

A chest abscess tends to refer to an abscess in the lungs. This also includes abscesses in the muscles of the chest wall, between the lung tissue and the lining of the chest cavity. An abscess is a ...

Postpartum pubic symphysis diastasis (PSD) refers to an abnormal widening of the pubic symphysis after delivery. It is a rare and underdiagnosed condition that causes severe pain and can be ...

Oral health plays a vital role in your overall well-being, and dental issues can cause considerable discomfort and complications if left untreated. One such condition that requires immediate attention ...

A lung abscess is a region in the lung that becomes necrotic due to infection. An abscess forms in the actual lung tissue called the parenchyma. There are two categories of lung abscess, primary and ...

Abscessed Tooth: Types, Causes, Stages, Symptoms and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty An abscessed tooth is a painful condition caused by a bacterial infection that results in a pocket of pus at ...

A buildup of pus inside a tooth or gums is known as dental abscess. You can identify a dental abscess by swelling in the region of the infected tooth. Infection in teeth and damage to gums is caused ...