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Gum infection and localized mouth pain associated with an abscess from an upper front tooth by Merrilee Fullerton Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 13 Apr 2012 10:06pm The upper right front tooth was mobile and the patient desired to try to save it. One) this tooth has grown down out of the gum and also moved toward the lip making a tooth gap space. Two) this x-ray shows extreme bone loss. The black dotted line shows the location for a feasible root resection if necessary. Root planning was performed af ... Read on »

Succumbing to Western Medicine: Peritonsillar Abscess by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted Mon 28 Jun 2010 12:00am I am an avid, natural healer; however, there are times in my life when I have been humbled, in dire need of, and thankful for western medicine. This past week has been one of those times, as a week long annoying sore throat turned into an abscess on my tonsil causing excruciating pain, inability to swallow, and began to constrict my airway. ... Read on »

Flu Shots and a Tonsillar Abscess by Kate .. Registered Nurse

Posted Sun 30 Nov 2008 10:23am I have been giving flu shots out the wazoo lately and have had some rather interesting responses in various situations. First, there was the man who didn’t want to take his shirt sleeve off because it wouldn’t roll up and asked me if I could just give the shot through the sleeve. Next, there have been numerous people who have said “Now, I ... Read on »

Flu Shots and a Tonsillar Abscess by Kate .. Registered Nurse

Posted Sun 30 Nov 2008 8:03am I have been giving flu shots out the wazoo lately and have had some rather interesting responses in various situations. First, there was the man who didn’t want to take his shirt sleeve off because it wouldn’t roll up and asked me if I could just give the shot through the sleeve. Next, there have been numerous people who have said “Now, I ... Read on »

Trick of the Trade: Peritonsillar abscess needle aspiration by Michelle Lin Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 13 Oct 2009 10:07pm

1 Comment How do you drain a peritonsillar abscess? When evaluating a patient with a sore throat and “hot potato voice,” peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is at the top of the differential diagnosis list. As with all abscesses, the definitive treatment involves drainage of pus. This can be done either by incision and drainage or, more commonly, by ne ... Read on »

Strep Throat (Group A Streptococci Infections) by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted Thu 23 Oct 2008 2:24pm

3 Comments Signs and Symptoms Approximately 15% of children who have a sore throat and fever are infected by Group A streptococci. When Group A streptococci infect the throat, they cause pharyngitis, which is a painful inflammation of the throat (pharynx). Swallowing may become so painful that the child has difficulty eating. A child with strep phary ... Read on »

Abscess Tooth! by Kelly Patient Expert

Posted Tue 05 Aug 2008 2:15pm On Sunday evening, I noticed that Jenelle had what looked to be an abscess tooth in the back behind her right side molar. She had been quite fussy that evening, but never had a fever oranyswelling on the outside to indicate there was a problem. By chance I was feeling in her mouth because I thought she was choking on some food. I took her to day ... Read on »

MMS - Miracle Mineral Supplement - Chlorine Dioxide ion - CLO2 - Kills Pathogens by Taylore V. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 23 Aug 2008 3:20pm Chlorine dioxide ion (CLO2) has been FDA approved to treat water and wash raw poultry, meat and fish while processing. It is said to kill 100% of pathogens in water treatment systems and in processing plants. This quote is from MMS - Miracle Mineral Supplement, Jim Humble who discovered the hidden properties of "Stabilized Oxygen" and a ... Read on »

MMS - Miracle Mineral Supplement - Chlorine Dioxide ion - CLO2 - Kills Pathogens by Taylore V. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 21 Oct 2008 12:55am Chlorine dioxide ion (CLO2) has been FDA approved to treat water and wash raw poultry, meat and fish while processing. It is said to kill 100% of pathogens in water treatment systems and in processing plants. This quote is from MMS - Miracle Mineral Supplement, Jim Humble who discovered the hidden properties of "Stabilized Oxygen" and a way ... Read on »

Closure by Diane M. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 1:34pm Because I was thrown so far off course with K2's tonsil the last couple days, I'm abandoning my blog plan for the day and just letting this one flow. So last you heard, we were getting cleaned up and heading for the doctor yesterday afternoon. No... I posted a comment to say I'd seen the tonsil. Girlfriend could open her mouth far enough. OM ... Read on »