Having a carbuncle doesn’t stop me from going to the movie
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Since my birthday is during the week I decided to treat myself today to a movie. I have been waiting this day because The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is now showing at theater and I don’t want to miss it, because I can only go when my sister and brother-inlaw go. So even I still have this ugly carbuncle on my face it doesn’t stop me from going, I will just cover it with handkerchief so that no one can see it lols.
Anyway some of my friends asking me what carbuncle is so I search online for the definition and the possible causes of this ugly thing.
“A carbuncle is an abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection. Most carbuncles are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body or other people.
A carbuncle is made up of several skin boils. The infected mass is filled with fluid, pus, and dead tissue. Fluid may drain out of the carbuncle, but sometimes the mass is so deep that it cannot drain on its own. Carbuncles may develop anywhere, but they are most common on the back and the nape of the neck. Men get carbuncles more often than women. Because the condition is contagious, family members may develop carbuncles at the same time. Often, the direct cause of a carbuncle cannot be determined. Things that make carbuncle infections more likely include friction from clothing or shaving, generally poor hygiene and weakening of immunity. For example, persons with diabetes and immune system diseases are more likely to develop staphylococcal infections.
The carbuncle may be the size of a pea or as large as a golf ball. It may be red and irritated and might hurt when touched. It may also grow very fast and have a white or yellow center. It may crust or spread to other skin areas. Sometimes, other symptoms may occur. These may include fatigue, fever and general discomfort or sick feeling. Sometimes an itching occurs before the carbuncle develops”.
This is the info I found when I Googled it, but I will find out more about it after my doctor’s appointment on Monday. I think I have a slow immune system or it might be because of shaving the reason why I keep getting it on my legs and now I have it both of my leg and face.
5 Comments
August 2nd, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Hi sis,
Sorry about the carbuncle. I never heard about that. I hope everything will be just fine when you meet the doctor. You must put your faith and trust in God, and your confidence in the Doctor.
Hope you keep us informed
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August 2nd, 2008 at 12:51 pm
wow your a drop star here too girl!
you have been busy
http://www.mummydiariesblog.com/search/label/DROP%20STARS
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August 2nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm
WOW TINA THAT’S AMAZING….THANK YOU VERY MUCH..
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August 2nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm
AZ BLOGGING I THINK A CARBUNCLE IN CEBUANO LANGUAGE IS MATAG TIKI? FOR SURE I’LL BE FINE BUT I’M JUST TIRED FOR ALWAYS HAVING IT A CARBUNCLE, BECAUSE ITS BEEN FOUR TIMES ALREADY THAT I HAVE THIS.
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August 3rd, 2008 at 1:25 am
I hope you’ll be fine. You have a weak resistance sis. Limit blogging for awhile, hehehe. it makes us sick at times, its true, i develop severe back pain fro blogging. hours of sitting b4 the computer and no exercise, well what do u expect?
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