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Abscess in feet
Had a small abscess in my left foot.
I drained it myself using hands which in hindsight looks like a mistake.
Now,the entire foot is swollen and it is paining very bad.
What should be done ?
Can suggest some antibiotic or a physical visit is mandatory ?
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Please visit a surgeon before it becomes a gangrene. You may be having cellulitis which infection of the whole tissue.
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