 [ Symptoms ] how do i know if my fifteen year old is truly addicted to computer games  my son plays nonstop while at home and only comes down from his room when i make him do chores he has no outside interests he has friends with whom he plays online with that he know personally but they never get together in person he does not play xbox anymore as he feels it is not advanced enough he has a gaming computer and now wants to build his in computer desktop so it can go faster with the money he has saved [ Disease ] most helpful answer i am so sorry to hear you are suffering with hidradenitis it truly is one of the cruelest disorders out there unfortunately the only permanent treatment for this disease is surgery this is because hidradenitis suppurativa is an infection of the sweat glands the only way to permanently rid yourself of the abscesses is to surgically remove them when the abscesses are smaller and more superficial they can be treated with antibiotics however as you have discovered this disease can take cruel turns with large outbreaks containing multiple sinus tracts that just will not heal that is usually the point at which surgery becomes an option i am sorry you were misdiagnosed for so long i suggest you consult several plastic and reconstructive surgeons or general surgeons with significant experience dealing with hidradenitis over the long term unfortunately many patients require several surgeries over the course of years so finding a surgeon you click with is crucial i sincerely wish you all the best with this when i worked as a plastic and reconstructive surgery nurse i had the privilege of caring for a number of hidradenitis patients so i honestly know what you are dealing with