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Abscess
Description
An abscess is an encapsulated collection of pus found deep
within tissues, organs, and confined places. Often a symptom
of an underlying disease, it can be caused by bacterial invasion,
made possible by any number of factors. Typically, abscesses
trigger the inflammatory response, leading to fever and localised
Pain.
Abscesses often require
immediate medical attention, usually surgical drainage. Other
treatments include antibiotics, steroids, and/or Painkillers.
If left untreated, an abscess could rupture or accumulate
Calcium salts, leading to calcification.
Herbs
Garlic (4)
Echinacea(1)
Milk Thistle
Sarsaparilla
Nutritional Supplements
Copper
Evening Primrose Oil
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Zinc (3)
Homeopathy
- Boils and abscesses
Belladonna
Bright red, angry, throbbing and hot.
Condition develops rapidly and patient may be feverish.
Hepar sulph
Prone to septic spots and infected cuts. Obvious pus present.
Silicea
Slow forming and healing Boils and abscesses.
Arsen. alb.
Where there is a marked burning sensation.
Sulphur
Repeated crops of Boils, especially if patient is prone to
scratch.
Homeopathy
- Toothache
Merc sol.
Developing dental abscess.
Hepar sulph.
More developed abscess with some pus gathered.
References
1. Tragni E, et al: Anti-inflammatory activity of Echinacea
Angustifolia fractions separated on the basis of molecular
weight, Pharmacol Res Commun, 20 (Suppl 5), Dec. 1998, p 87-90.
2. Anderson R, et al: The effects of increasing weekly doses
of ascorbate on certain cellular and humoral immune functions
in normal volunteers, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
33(1), Jan 1980, p 71-76.
3. Duchateau J, et al: Beneficial effects of oral Zinc SUPPLEMENTation
on the immune response of old people, American Journal of
Medicine, 70(5), May 1981, p 1001-1004.
4. Elnima EI, et al: The antimicrobial activity of Garlic
and onion extracts, Pharmazie, 38(11), Nov 1983, p 747-748.
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