Significance of Pus discharge
Pus discharge is a clinical indicator of infection characterized by the release of a thick fluid composed of white blood cells, bacteria, and dead tissue from an infected area. It signals underlying pathologies such as abscesses, wounds, or conditions like Shataponak Bhagandara and fistula-in-ano. The presence of pus is significant in assessing wound healing and severity, pointing to the body’s inflammatory response to injury or infection. Accumulation of pus is a common observation in infected wounds.
Synonyms: Purulent discharge, Suppuration, Secretion
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The concept of Pus discharge in scientific sources
Pus discharge signifies an infection, characterized by the presence of pus in wounds or ulcers. This fluid contains white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria, highlighting the body's response to infection.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The presence of thick fluid that contains dead cells, bacteria, and white blood cells, often indicating an infection.[1] (2) The secretion of purulent material from an infected wound, often indicative of an underlying infection.[2] (3) Fluid typically emitted from an infected area, observed in patients suffering from pilonidal sinus before treatment.[3] (4) Pus discharge indicates the presence of infection in a wound, characterized by the accumulation of white blood cells and bacteria.[4] (5) Pus discharge is a common sign of infection in wounds, indicative of the body’s response to injury and an essential factor in assessing wound healing.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) The presence of pus, a thick fluid produced during the infection, indicating an underlying pathological condition.[6] (2) The release of pus from an infected area, commonly associated with abscesses or sinus tracts.[7] (3) The release of a thick, yellowish fluid from gums, often accompanied by infection or inflammation, indicating potential oral disorders.[8] (4) A symptom associated with fistula-in-ano, which is reduced through treatment with Guggulu Chitraka Kshar Sutra.[9]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The release of fluid containing white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria, indicating infection in the ulcer.[10] (2) The presence of pus in a wound, indicative of an infection.[11]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) A symptom of infection in fistula-in-ano characterized by the outflow of purulent material, often graded based on severity.[12] (2) An indication of infection or inflammation, commonly present in cases of Shataponak Bhagandara.[13]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) The expulsion of thick, yellowish fluid containing white blood cells, bacteria, and dead tissue, common in infections and indicated in the case of Nicolau syndrome.[14]