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Abscess in feet

2017-06-29 12:30:04
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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