Treatment of carbuncle in Cherkasy

Since the etiology of this disease is purulent inflammation with tissue necrosis, its therapy does not include self-medication. In such cases, minimally invasive surgery is used followed by medical treatment. Complications caused by the disease progression depend on the infection location and depth. Timely treatment of inflammation can prevent its spread, sepsis and bleeding from the affected vessels.

Thus, the specialists distinguish the following possible complications:

phlegmon (non-localized purulent inflammation of adipose tissue);
soft tissue abscess;
osteomyelitis (osseous lesion);
thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins);
lymphadenitis (lymphatic tissue injury);
erysipelatous inflammation;
purulent meningitis, etc.

Medical center “ON Clinic Cherkasy” offers a full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of inflammatory skin diseases at the highest level. Our specialists have extensive experience and high qualification in surgical procedures.

What is carbuncle?

Carbuncle is an acute inflammatory process involving the hair follicles and surrounding tissues. Pathology is accompanied by the formation of purulent dermis infiltrate and subcutaneous fat layer. The focus of infection occupies a large area on the surface of the integument and spreads deep into the tissues. In most cases, it is localized on the back, lower back or neck where a painful abscess increases in size rapidly.

The cause of carbuncle formation is a microorganism – Staphylococcus aureus; sometimes the examination results indicate the complex activity of pathogens: staphylococcus and streptococcus, or enterococcus in the formation of purulent inflammation. They penetrate the body through skin lesions and microtrauma and trigger the infection process.

Normally, the phylactic power copes with the activity of pathogens, but there are a number of factors that increase the likelihood of carbuncle, namely:

decreased immunity;
metabolic disorder;
increased production of sebaceous secretion;
hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating);
deficiency of nutrients in the body (depletion);
severe somatic diseases, etc.

Removal of carbuncle

Therapy of disease at an early stage of inflammation before the formation of purulent necrotic focus includes conservative measures: the use of drugs. The important point is the observance of plant-based diets and drinking regimen. Animal protein creates an extra load on the digestive tract and excretory system slowing down the detoxification process.

Treatment of carbuncle at the necrotic stage is carried out in the departments of surgery. The surgery method involves the removal of dead tissue, installation of a drainage system for the outflow of exudate and application of bandage with proteolytics.

Specialists of clinic “ON Clinic Cherkasy” receive patients by appointment via phone or online application on the website.