The immune system sends white blood cells to the area to fight the bacterial infection. The combination of white blood cells and bacteria causes a fluid known as pus, often with a painful red bump.

(Under any circumstances, don't try to drain the abscess yourself, as this could risk infection and serious injury.) Warm compresses. Soak a small, clean towel with warm water. Apply the compress ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a ...

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES. Mia is one of three children injured in a dog attack in the same region in the space of two days.

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES. Mia is one of three children injured in a dog attack in the same region in the space of two days.

Three children were left with horror injuries after a spate of dog attacks in just 48 hours, with one little girl left ...

Mia, aged seven, was one of three children left with horror injuries after a spate of dog attacks in just 48 hours, according to South Yorkshire Police. The force warned families they were more likely ...

Some people may develop a painful, infected boil called a furuncle. If this occurs, a doctor may recommend surgically removing and draining the furuncle to prevent the infection from returning or ...

As Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases continue to rise in Pune, the water in the city has now come under the scanner of ...

Though generally safe, there are some risks of lymphatic drainage massage to consider. They include: Infection: Those with an active infection may be at risk of the infection spreading.