A gum boil is a painful, swollen bump filled with pus on your gums. Poor dental hygiene and injuries to the gums can lead to gum boils. You need to see a healthcare provider to treat a gum boil. A gum ...

A News 9 viewer has a spider bite, and says it is red, painful, and starting to drain. Dr. Lacy Anderson has the warning signs that it could be something more severe. A News 9 viewer has a spider bite ...

Image courtesy of Getty Images. A patient reports to the ED for evaluation of facial swelling and pain lasting 4 days. A 21-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with left facial ...

A lump in the groin often means swollen lymph nodes from an infection; these lumps usually go away on their own. See a doctor if the lump in your groin gets bigger, is red, or becomes increasingly ...

A recent report online shows images of an immovable Galaxy Ring with a swollen battery, showcasing a nightmare scenario for a smart ring and causing both a missed flight and a hospital visit.

As a practicing endodontist, Friday evenings are always unpredictable. Patients in pain or referring dentists who are trying to help their patients in pain right before the weekend have become a norm ...

A dental abscess is more than just a painful toothache—it’s a sign of infection that should never be ignored. Left untreated, an abscess can spread beyond the tooth and gums, leading to serious ...

Spinal infections are rare but can be deadly, so you need to get a proper diagnosis as soon as possible if you have spinal pain. Read on to learn more about what spinal infections are, the types of ...

Abscesses hurt for a reason. Painful and often unsightly, these pockets of pus form due to bacterial infections. While they are not always lasting or chronic, they can be a recurring challenge for ...

What's a Peritonsillar Abscess? A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. The abscess can be very painful and make it hard to open ...