Pus

Definition of Pus:
White cells that the body sends to fight an infection.

Topics Related to Pus

Boil
Related Topic
“...Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and becomes filled with white cells that the body sends to fight the infection (pus)...”
Boils, Abscesses, Carbuncles
The Condition
“...A boil usually has a visible central core of pus; a carbuncle is larger and has several visible heads...” “...Frequently, these larger boils contain several pockets of pus that must be opened and drained...”
Recommendation Homeopathic Remedies
“...Belladonna: Used in the early stages of inflammation, before much pus has formed...”

More topics Related to Pus

Bruising Susceptibility
The Condition
“...There are signs of infection around the bruised area such as streaks of redness, pus or other drainage, or fever...”
Conjunctivitis
The Condition
“...In adult inclusion conjunctivitis, one eye is usually involved, with a stringy discharge of mucus and pus...”
Cysts
Related Topic
“A closed pocket or pouch of tissue; a cyst may form within any tissue in the body and can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material...”
Diarrhea
The Condition
“...The presence of pus in the stool indicates an inflammatory cause of diarrhea...”
Discharge
Related Topic
“A secretion, of pus for example, from a wound or bodily orifice...”
Empyema
Related Topic
Pus located in a body cavity...”
Exudates
Related Topic
“...Unlike a transudate, which is merely edema from lymphatic congestion, exudates contain dead cells, erythrocytes, white blood cells and often pus...”
Kelp
As A Treatment
“...Kelp is recommended when pus accumulates in a particular part of the body due to infection and if an abscess forms...”
Leukorrhea
Related Topic
“Discharge from the vagina of a white or yellowish viscous fluid with pus and mucus cells...”
Malnutrition
The Condition
“...Signs and Symptoms: Symptoms include ... pus oozing from the gums...”
Middle Ear Infection
Recommendation Mercurius solubilis
“For advanced infections with pus formation, shooting pains, and roaring in the ear...”
Noni
As A Treatment
“...In Hawaii, ripe fruits are applied to draw out pus from an infected boil...”
Periapical Abscess
Related Topic
“An abscess or pus pocket around the apex of the root of a tooth, sometimes called a gumboil...”
Periodontal Disease - Gingivitis
The Condition
“...Pus forms and an abscess develops...”
Periodontitis
Related Topic
“...Broadly, any discharge of pus, but usually referring to periodontitis or Pyorrhea alveolaris, with inflammatory and degenerative conditions in the gums, jaw bone and cementum...”
Peritonitis
The Condition
“...This condition can be confused with intraabdominal abscess (abdominal abscess), which involves a collection of pus in the abdomen that may cause peritonitis...”
Poor/Slow Wound Healing
The Condition
“...Signs of infection include red skin around the wound, discharge containing pus, swelling, warmth, foul odor, and fever...”
Pustule
Related Topic
“Small elevation of the skin containing pus...”
Rash
Related Topic
“A reddened area of skin, sometimes itchy, sometimes with raised spots or blisters containing fluid or pus...”
STD Gonorrhea
The Condition
“...PID can lead to internal abscesses (pus pockets that are hard to cure), long-lasting pelvic pain, and infertility...”
Streptococcus
Related Topic
“...Some are responsible for common and potentially serious human infections, ranging from scarlet fever and strep throat to bacterial endocarditis and pus pockets...”
Ulcerative Colitis
Our Question about Red blood in stools
“Ulcerative colitis can cause bloody, watery or mucousy bowel movements which may consist only of blood and pus...”
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
The Condition
“...The leukocyte esterase (LE) dipstick test is used to screen for pyuria (presence of pus in the urine when voided)...”
Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)
The Condition
“...Infections (lung abscesses) can form and rupture releasing pus (empyema) between the lungs and ribs (pleural space)...”