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Is Brain abscess common?
Brain abscess is relatively rare, accounting for 1 in 10,000 hospital admissions
Can an abscess tooth be treated with a combination of flagyl and penicilin?
sometimes...depends on the extent of the abscess
What is the most common site of brain abscess?
The most common site of a brain abscess is the cerebellum.
What is a large abscess in the sigmoid colon and how is it treated?
An abscess is an infected site with pus. It is treated with antibiotics. The sigmoid colon is the part where it curves around in an S shape.
Is Brain abscess preventable?
Brain abscess may be preventable by prompt and aggressive treatment of the infections which give rise to it, especially sinus and ear infections
Can i have an abcess if i don't have teeth just dentures?
yes. not a tooth abscess, but a gum abscess. These need to be treated with antibiotics.
What conditions are treated through a craniotomy?
for brain tumor removal.to remove a blood clot.to control hemorrhage from a weak, leaking blood vessel.to repair arteriovenous malformations.to drain a brain abscess,to relieve pressure inside the skull, to perform a biopsy, or to inspect the brain
How does treatment for brain abscess start?
Treatment for brain abscess begins with intravenous antibiotics, chosen to match the infecting bacterium if known, or to cover a wide spectrum of possibilities if not
Why is lumbar puncture is contraindicated if patient has a brain abscess?
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Why is a lumbar puncture contraindicated if the patient has a brain abscess?
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Is it safe to be anaesthetised with an abscess?
While it is safe to be anaesthetised with an abscess, the anesthetic may not be as effective. The abscess changes the PH of the blood and causes the anesthetic to be less profound. It is always best to undergo a course of antibiotics prior to having the abscess treated.
What complications can occur when mastoiditis is allowed to advance?
These include an infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord (meningitis ), a pocket of infection within the brain (abscess), or an abscess within the muscles of the neck.
