Abscess (from the Latin abscessus - abscess) - limited purulent inflammation of the tissues with the formation of a purulent cavity. Can develop almost anywhere in the body: in the subcutaneous tissue, muscles, internal organs. Abscesses on the buttocks are often called as injection abscesses, since in this area they often appear as a complication after injections .
Causes of an abscess after an injection in the buttock
The onset of abscess on the buttock is usually caused by a violation of asepsis during the course of treatment with any drug that requires an intramuscular injection.
Such factors include:
- violation of the sterility of the drug (eg, dilution of powdered medicines with ordinary water instead of saline or sterile water for injection);
- sterility of the syringe or needle;
- inadequate disinfection of the injection site or dirty hands of the person performing the manipulation;
- infection of the injection site by the patient himself after injection (combing, rubbing with fingers, etc.).
In addition to the above reasons, there are a number of factors, the presence of which can contribute to the emergence of an abscess:
- not enough deep introduction of the needle, as a result of which the drug falls not in the muscle, but under the skin, when it comes to preparations that irritate the tissue (magnesium sulfate, caffeine, analgin);
- puncture of the blood vessel and formation of a hematoma;
- general decrease in immunity;
- prolonged immobility in bedridden patients;
- injection in the same place where the injection was made earlier, as a result of which there is a narrowing of the vessels and a slowing of the blood flow in this area, which contributes to the development of pathogenic bacteria.
Treatment of an abscess of the buttock after a nyxis
Many injections are painful enough, because if unpleasant sensations are observed immediately or within a few hours after the injection, this should not be cause for concern. But if the painful sensations persist for a long time, redness of the skin arises in the area of the injection, and palpation is felt for compaction, it is necessary to take measures. The earlier you start to treat the abscess on the buttock, the higher the likelihood that you will not have to resort to surgical intervention.
At the initial stage, measures are taken that should promote the resorption of the infiltrate: iodine mesh, compresses, physiotherapeutic procedures, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
With further development of the disease, it is necessary to visit a doctor if you have not done so earlier, since it is impossible to cure the abscess of the buttocks in the advanced stages without surgical intervention. Most often, the operation is performed under local anesthesia, the abscess is opened, drained, washed with disinfectant solutions and a sterile bandage is applied. Given the area, the bandage should be carefully monitored to prevent it from sliding down and additional infection.
As with any purulent inflammation, in addition to surgical