Abscesses

An abscess is formed when pus accumulates in a tissue, organ, confined space in the body due to an infection. An abscess can form in the brain, lungs, teeth, gums, under arms, GI tract, abdominal wall, ears, tonsils, sinuses, bones, breasts, kidneys, prostate gland, rectum, scrotum, and to almost any part of the body. They may indeed be located externally or internally and may result from injury or a lowered resistance to infection.

The affected area may be swollen, inflamed, hot, red, and tender. The individual may also experience fatigue, weight; loss, anorexia, and alternating bouts of fever and chills. Rupture of the abscess and in severe cases, bacteremia (blood infection) can occur. The material inside an abscess consists of living and dead white blood cells, bacteria, dead tissue, and toxins – all of which can be discarded from the body.

An abscess is said to be acute if it appears suddenly ( in a matter of a few hours or overnight) and is termed chronic is it has been present for a period of days or weeks. Acute abscesses generally respond better to treatment in a matter of days.

Basically, an abscess is a sign that the body is trying to rid itself of impurities. The impurities may be half-starved cells, deficient in nutrients such as sulfur, or toxins that accumulate because of a failure of the normal eliminative processes. Such a situation stems from poor diet and exposure to environmental pollutants, chemicals, or harmful substances. Eating junk food not only clutters the system with food lacking in nutrients, but also prevents the cellular wastes from being eliminated efficiently by causing problems such as constipation and a sluggish liver, spleen, and kidney function.