Abscess of the century: causes and methods of elimination

The emergence of various inflammatory processes associated with the organs of vision, always represent a great danger to human health and require timely therapy.One of the most difficult and serious is the abscess of the century, as it often occurs against the background of infection and can cause serious consequences in the form of sepsis.In order to prevent this, it is necessary to identify the main cause in time and eliminate it along with the inflammation that has arisen.

Definition of disease

Under the abscess of the century, it is common to understand the focus of inflammation with suppuration.Concentrating in the eye area and having immediate proximity to the brain, the abscess presents a great danger to the health, since acquired infection often has the ability to spread throughout the body through the bloodstream. system.

Very often an abscess is a consequence of a bite or squeezing out pimples under non-sterile conditions.

In no case can the abscess of the eyelid be independently diagnosed and eliminated, since unqualified intervention can not only exacerbate the situation, but also cause the spread of infection throughout the body.

Types and Classification

There are two types of inflammation:

• Retrobulbar- is located in the retrobulb space;
• Subperiostal- occurs in the area between the bones of the orbit and periostum.

Regardless of what caused the disease, it must be timely eliminated in a sterile environment by a qualified physician.

Causes

The reasons for the appearance of inflammatory processes can be several.Most often they are based on infectious infection. In connection with this, the following prerequisites for the development of the disease are distinguished:

• The pathological microflora is infiltrated in violation of the integrity of the shell of the eye tissues;
• Presence of foci of infection in the century: barley, ulcer blepharitis, meibomite, halazion, formation of abscess;
• Infection through the bloodstream from other foci in the body (sinusitis, caries, stomatitis, otitis and others).

Often, swelling with suppuration may occur after attempts to independently remove barley or a normal pimple on the skin.Often the catalyst for the development of inflammation is a strong decrease in immunity.

Any inflammation (especially accompanied by suppuration) in the body must be eliminated in a timely manner. This applies not only to the pathology of the visual apparatus, but also to other organs.

Symptoms

Typically, the abscess of the eyelid has many characteristic symptoms.They may disappear into the treatment process or after autopsy. Among them:

• Strong non-decreasing redness;
• Puffiness, impossibility of complete closure of eyelids;
• Increase in body temperature (including at the site of inflammation);
• Pulsating pain in the hearth;
• The appearance of a fistula with a purulent yellow or white head (not always);
• General weakness of the body;
• Dizziness, headache;
• Transparent, cloudy and purulent discharge;
• Cutting and burning;
• Copious lacrimation.

The most important symptom is the emergence of severe hyperemic persistent edema. If this symptom appears, seek medical attention immediately.

Possible complications

Complications and severe consequences can occur when self-medication or no therapy at all.In this case, the following pathologies are possible:

• Reduction of acuity and deterioration of quality of sight as a whole;
• Meningitis;
• Phlegmon of the orbit;
• Blood poisoning.

Against the background of an inflammatory process of an infectious nature neighboring tissues can be affected - the conjunctiva, the vascular membrane, the internal structures of the eye.This leads to the emergence of infectious conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, uveitis, iridocyclitis, etc.With prolonged uncoil of the eyelid, dry eye syndrome develops.

Dry eye syndrome

With the spread of infection and infection of blood there can be complications up to a lethal outcome.

Diagnostics

A medical examination for diagnosis rarely involves a thorough examination of the eyeball and visometry.Usually a complete examination of the inflamed tissue is carried out, and tests (including smear analysis), as well as examinations of specialists of other directions for accurate determination causes.Important information can also be given by studying the medical history and questioning the patient.

Treatment

The setting of the therapy plan is usually carried out depending on the definition of the cause of the disease and the stage of its development.Often, the treatment goes along with the removal of all the prerequisites for inflammation.In this case, it is carried out, as a rule, in a hospital.

Medicines

Treatment with medicines is necessary in almost any case as a primary or supplementary.It includes:

• Antibacterial therapy (inside, intravenously, as solutions for instillation);
• Ingestion of sulfadimezin and intramuscular benzylpenicillin;
• Instilling of auxiliary eye drops.

Sulfadimezin

An important element of the correct drug treatment is the use of drugs that support and increase the level of immunity, as well as vitamin complexes.

Surgically

In the case of maturation and formation of the abscess, it can be opened by surgical method.Typically, the doctor makes a small incision and releases all pathological fluid and pus. In severe cases, a cosmetic suture and bandage can be applied, which must be replaced after a while.

During the rehabilitation period, it is necessary to observe a special regime, to apply preventive measures against infections, to follow the basic rules of hygiene.It is impossible to wet an operated area for the first few days.

Surgical intervention is also possible to eliminate some of the causes of the abscess. The period of full recovery usually lasts about ten days, but in each individual case it can be different.

Treatment of an abscess with folk methods is prohibited. The use of additional medicines is possible only with the permission of the attending physician.

Prevention

The main preventive measure against the abscess of the century is the timely elimination of pathologies of the body and infections.In turn, to prevent their occurrence is also possible. Avoid complications in the form of eye swelling can be, following the rules:

• Do not squeeze pimples on your face and open abscesses and abscesses on your own;
• It is necessary to observe the basic rules of hygiene;
• Avoid traumatic situations with subsequent infection;
• Do not touch your eyes with dirty hands and do not rub them;
• All skin lesions, including minute wounds and cuts, should be treated with antiseptic agents.

In order to increase the body's resistance to various infections, it is necessary to take vitamin complexes, follow the diet and the level of immunity.

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conclusions

Abscess of the century is undoubtedly very dangerous not only for the visual apparatus, but also for the whole organism by pathology.It is accompanied by unpleasant changes in appearance, pain, and poor health. However, the disease is quite easy to treat with both medication and surgical methods. The most important rule that must be remembered in the period of therapy is a ban on attempts to solve the problem on its own, since such manipulation can lead to serious consequences. Otherwise, it is possible to transform the formation into a malignant form and develop the cancer of the eye.