Atheroma suppuration: causes, symptoms, treatment

Atheroma is an entity that belongs to a benign range. As a rule, it has a rounded shape, protruding above the surface of the skin, inside it is a capsule filled with a thick liquid of yellowish color. If, with pressure from the atheroma, a liquid with a sharp unpleasant odor is released, and the neoplasm itself, as well as the area around it, are painful on palpation, it can be safely said that before us - an atheroma is suppurated.

itself, without a purulent process, this site is painless, with dimensions from a few millimeters to a very impressive size. Education is localized in any part of the body: there may be atheromas on the face, neck, genitals, or even an atheroma, which is suppurated on the back.

Externally, it practically does not differ from other forms of neoplasms: hygromas, lipomas, fibromas.

Causes of suppuration

By itself, it does not bring "trouble" to the "owner", except for cosmetic inconveniences, in particular when it is located on the face or exposed areas of the body.

Danger to health, festering atheroma carries a large. The cause of the occurrence may be the following factors:

1. Launched form of the disease.
2. As a complication after a previous operation( the result of its substandard conduct).
3. Entered infection in the open wound canal of both the atheroma itself and the area around it.

Symptoms of the disease

When the suppuration is characterized by the appearance of the following symptoms:

1. Severe pain.
2. Swelling in the area of ​​neoplasm.
3. Hyperemic skin around the atheroma.
4. Increased body temperature.
5. Increases neoplasm in size.
6. General malaise.
7. Increase of the nearest from an atheroma of lymph nodes.

The process of suppuration is preceded by the entry of bacteria under the capsule of formation, resulting in the development of an abscess, which is because the substrate contained in it is an excellent nutrient medium for the development of pathological microorganisms. As a result, the fluid degenerates into pus. There are also cases of an independent outflow from the atheroma of a purulent substrate, but it also happens that it does not find outflow and remains inside the capsule or spreads under the skin.

What is the danger of the neoplasm?

Many people do not even suspect the existence of this tumor, living with it for many years. But as a result of a small trauma of the skin near the formation, pathogenic microorganisms enter the bloodstream. Begins to progress the inflammatory process, which, in turn, can lead to the following consequences:

1. Abscess of soft tissues and organs.
2. Phlegmon.
3. Thrombosis that can cause death.

The conclusion is simple: atheroma festering is dangerous, therefore, it should be disposed of as soon as possible, but first of all it is necessary to eliminate the inflammatory process. Yes, of course, there are cases when it may require urgent removal due to danger to life, but such cases are extremely rare. In most cases, the doctor at the time of diagnosis "atheroma suppurant" treatment with antibiotics appoints immediately: they are necessary to remove the focus of inflammation. Only after its elimination, surgical intervention can be prescribed. Therefore, it is best to get rid of the neoplasm at the earliest stage. The list of the main antibiotics that are used in the disease:

1. "Azithromycin".
2. "Doxycycline hydrochloride".
3. "Sumamed".
4. "Lincomycin".

What to do when suppuration

The presence on the body requires attention. This is necessary in order to avoid more serious complications.

But if this still happens, you need to take the following measures:

1. Before going to the doctor, you must impose a sterile cotton-gauze dressing.
2. If the temperature rises and your overall health worsens, call for an ambulance.
3. Do not try to open the hearth of suppuration by yourself.
4. Strictly follow the prescribing of your doctor.

Remember: all attempts to get rid of the disease are themselves dangerous and can lead to serious health problems or threaten your life. If you have festering atheroma, treatment with ointments is prescribed only by a specialist. In most cases, prescribe Vishnevsky ointments, "Levomikol", ichthyol.

Diagnosis of the disease

The aim of accurate diagnosis is to exclude the presence of malignant neoplasm. For this purpose, the attending physician prescribes histological and morphological studies. Based on the results, an accurate diagnosis is made.

In addition, the surgeon can determine atheroma and externally by direct examination of the patient:

• black spot( clogged with fatty secretion) on the surface of the atheroma;
• absence of painful sensations on palpation;
• presence of clear edges.

Numerous occurrences of athere are common, this is called atheromatosis and requires complex treatment.

Treatment of neoplasm

Atherosclerosis requires exclusively surgical treatment, as a result of which it is removed completely. This happens in two stages:

1. The first includes a complete removal of the festering content.
2. In the second stage, the neoplasm itself is removed along with the canal, as a result of which no more atherosome will appear on this part of the body.

During the surgical procedure, the doctor performs the following manipulations:

• atheroma opening;
• cleaning, as a result of which all the contents of the tumor are removed;
• rinsing of the wound channel with antiseptic solution;
• installation of a special tube for outflow from the wound and its unimpeded rinsing;
• , after removal of the insert, a dressing is applied with antiseptic agents.

Summing up, it should be noted that you can not leave this disease without attention. The sooner the treatment is started, the less likely the development of complications.