Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near the ...

Any tooth abscess needs dental treatment, but some home remedies, such as a saltwater rinse or a cold compress, may relieve the discomfort caused by the infection. A tooth abscess can arise from ...

A pyogenic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver that forms when a bacterial infection reaches the organ. Without early diagnosis and treatment, a pyogenic liver abscess may lead to severe ...

A lung abscess is a cavity filled with pus. In most cases, it’s the result of a bacterial infection in lung tissue. The infection causes lung tissue to die. Pus collects in the resulting space. A lung ...

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When bacteria spreads to a cyst in one of the Bartholin’s glands, it can cause a buildup of pus and lead to an abscess. In most cases, drainage is necessary. The Bartholin’s glands are two small, ...

A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. An abscess is a collection of pus that forms near an area of infected skin or other soft tissue. The abscess can ...

Pennington was hospitalized in July after he woke up and “could barely breathe" Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She has also published ...

"It was bizarre because I had no pain or swelling in my mouth to tell me there was something wrong," Graham Bell said of his cracked tooth Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE.