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  2. Boil - Wikipedia

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    A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus , resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. [ 1 ]

  3. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    A small amount of evidence supports not packing the cavity that remains with gauze after drainage. [1] Closing this cavity right after draining it rather than leaving it open may speed healing without increasing the risk of the abscess returning. [12] Sucking out the pus with a needle is often not sufficient. [1]

  4. Incision and drainage - Wikipedia

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    The dressing should be changed and the wound irrigated with normal saline at least twice each day. [4] In addition, it is recommended to administer an antibiotic active against staphylococci and streptococci, preferably vancomycin when there is a risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus . [ 4 ]

  5. Gastrointestinal perforation - Wikipedia

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    Surgical intervention is nearly always required in the form of open or laparoscopic exploration. The goals of surgery are to remove any dead tissue and close the hole in the gastrointestinal wall. Peritoneal wash is performed and a drain may be placed to control any fluid collections that may form. [22] A Graham patch may be used for duodenal ...

  6. Abdominal trauma - Wikipedia

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    The abdominal organs. Signs and symptoms are not seen in early days and after some days initial pain is seen. People injured in motor vehicle collisions may present with a "seat belt sign", bruising on the abdomen along the site of the lap portion of the safety belt; this sign is associated with a high rate of injury to the abdominal organs. [4]

  7. Does gum really sit in the stomach for 7 years? - AOL

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    However, for people with problems with their gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract, which is a series of organs joined together in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, swallowed gum ...

  8. Anorectal abscess - Wikipedia

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    Anorectal abscess (also known as an anal/rectal abscess or perianal/perirectal abscess) is an abscess adjacent to the anus. [1] Most cases of perianal abscesses are sporadic, though there are certain situations which elevate the risk for developing the disease, such as diabetes mellitus, Crohn's disease, chronic corticosteroid treatment and others.

  9. Myiasis - Wikipedia

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    How myiasis affects the human body depends on where the larvae are located. Larvae may infect dead, necrotic (prematurely dying) or living tissue in various sites: the skin, eyes, ears, stomach, and intestinal tract, or in genitourinary sites. [5] They may invade open wounds and lesions or unbroken skin. Some enter the body through the nose or ...