Inflammation on the skin filled with purulent masses is called a furuncle. Such an abscess can appear on any part of the human body. And the size of this neoplasm in some cases reaches several centimeters in diameter. If an abscessing boil appears, the main danger lies in the fact that sometimes, due to this neoplasm, a person develops blood poisoning or meningitis.
Causes of abscessing boils
Purulent inflammation caused by an infection is called an abscess. The process of infection in this case occurs as follows. A small wound appears on the human body as a result of an injury. Then pathogenic bacteria get into this scratch. And if a person does not treat the injured place in a timely manner, then the protective properties of the skin weaken and it can no longer build a barrier against penetrating infections. In this case, an abscess appears.
Homethe peculiarity of an abscessed boil is that the pus from it remains in the subcutaneous fat tissue, and does not come to the surface, as with a normal boil. An abscessing boil can occur for the following reasons:
- due to the presence of dirt;
- small skin injuries;
- careless shaving;
- excessive sweating;
- excessive secretion from the sebaceous glands;
- disturbed metabolism;
- lowered immunity.
As described above, the main danger of such a neoplasm is that a person may develop blood poisoning or meningitis. Therefore, if there is a suspicion that an abscess is developing on the body, you should immediately seek help from a specialist.
Abscess locations
The most favorite places for the occurrence of such a boil are the person's face and inguinal zones. Less commonly, but you can find it in the buttocks, on the arms and legs. The only exceptions are the feet and hands.
Stages of development of an abscessed boil
After infection, the described neoplasm goes through 4 stages of development:
- infiltration;
- manifestation of pus and formation of necrosis;
- transition of pus into subcutaneous adipose tissue;
- healing.
This defect develops over 10 days, and with the onset of each new stage of the disease, a person has pronounced symptoms:
- Infiltration. The appearance of a red tubercle on the patient's body. Gradually, it increases in size, there is a seal and pain. Then around the seal there is a subtle edema. By the end of the development of the first stage, puffiness becomes more pronounced. During this period, the abscess is almost impossible to see, due to the fact that the symptoms are very similar to the usual abscess.
- The manifestation of pus and the formation of necrosis. On the fourth day after infiltration, a purulent-necrotic core begins to form. At this time, pain intensifies, body temperature rises to 38 ° C. In addition, there is a general malaise, headaches, the patient loses his appetite.
- Transition of pus into the subcutaneous adipose tissue. At this stage, the disease is aggravated, and if help was not provided in time, then severe complications develop. The main reason for what is happening is that during an abscess, the purulent-necrotic rod does not come out, but, on the contrary, deepens under the skin.
- Healing. This disease is treated only by surgery. Therefore, the main condition is an urgent appeal to a doctor for help.
Treatment of boils
The described defect is treated only by opening, cleaning and draining. The most problematic area is the face. When there is an abscessed facial boil, there is a risk of infection on the meninges.
The very first step of the patient in this case is to contact a specialist for advice. Then the surgeon determines the causes of developmentdiseases and prescribes surgical intervention. It should be noted that any manipulation with such a defect at home is strictly prohibited. In other words, you should not try to squeeze out the purulent contents on your own, since this pathology is very dangerous not only for human he alth, but also for his life.
Treatment of an abscessed boil in the form of an operation is as follows:
- The surgeon makes a small incision and relieves the patient of the purulent rod.
- Then, adjacent tissues are thoroughly disinfected, and in some cases partially excised, as they were subjected to pathological changes during the formation of an abscess.
- After the procedure, the wound is disinfected and bandaged.
In addition to the surgical procedure, the patient is also being treated with antibiotics. This is one of the important conditions for his full recovery
How classifies abscess furuncle ICD-10
The described pathology is included in the international classification of diseases of the 10th revision. Abscessing furuncle (ICD-10 code: L02) is placed in the class of diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. In addition, pathology is classified as a group of infectious skin lesions, since the culprits that provoke the named inflammatory process are bacteria.
Possible risks
If an abscess is not properly treated, a person may experience severe complications after its removal. Therefore it is very importantto recognize neoplasms that have appeared in a timely manner and urgently seek help. Unfortunately, at the first stages, it is quite difficult to identify the origin of the pathology, since its symptoms often resemble the development of an ordinary abscess.
Prevention
In order to avoid such a disease as abscessing boils in the future, a person must take preventive measures. There are several rules to help avoid infection, namely:
- personal hygiene;
- proper nutrition;
- choosing clothes according to the weather;
- avoiding contact with questionable items;
- strengthening immunity.
If a person has been diagnosed with an abscessing boil, a photo of which can be seen in the article, then he should remember that such a disease is chronic. And in this case, the appearance of new foci of abscess will directly depend on the state of the immune system. Therefore, after the completed course of therapy, a prerequisite is a he althy lifestyle and strengthening the body.
Conclusion
We repeat that if the described infection is not properly treated, the patient is at high risk of developing complications in the form of blood poisoning or meningitis. Therefore, it is so important to seek the advice of a specialist in a timely manner. And do not forget that with such a pathology, self-medication is more than inappropriate. Since even doctors cannot cure an abscessing boil without surgical intervention. Take care of yourself, and entrust the elimination of the disease to thosewho has experience and professionalism.
