Sometimes the duct that drains these glands becomes blocked, usually because of mild infection, inflammation, or thick mucus.

We often overlook gum issues, without realising that they can lead to severe complications if left untreated. When there's an infection or trauma inside your mouth, bacteria may enter your gums and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or ...

Facial swelling is the accumulation of liquid in the face. It can involve the whole face, as well as the neck and arms. Unilateral or bilateral swelling can occur. A tooth abscess can cause swelling ...

CASE reports of acute subpectoral abscess and suppurative lymphadenitis — or "subpectoral phlegmon," as it is sometimes called — have appeared occasionally in both the American 1–3 and the foreign 4,5 ...

What is Brain Abscess? A cerebral/brain abscess is a collection of pus or infected material which develops in response to an infection. Swelling or abscess occurs when a massive amount of fluid ...

Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Only 15 other cases of ...