Hidradenitis suppurativa lesions and abscesses may release pus or an odorous discharge. A warm compress can help people to drain painful lesions at home, but surgical drainage may be necessary in ...

Dentists may recommend medicated mouthwashes, ointments, or toothpaste to treat swollen gums. Good oral hygiene can help prevent swollen gums and reduce the duration of symptoms. Swollen gums often ...

Imaging aided in the diagnosis of a 26-year-old man's very unusual infratemporal fossa abscess that developed in the lateral pterygoid, a masticatory muscle, following wisdom tooth extraction. The ...

Swollen fingers can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions, but many of these aren’t serious. However, when paired with other new or developing symptoms, it’s important to seek medical care.