How To Drain An Abscess- 1045 Questions Answered

Is it necessary for abscess to drain ? If it starts getting smaller without drainage is it ok request please answer to the point.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 592 Views v

Dr. Shitij AroraGeneral Surgeon | Delhi

Where ever the pus is present in body it should be drained at earliest. ... Read More

Good evening, I have been diagnosed with perianal abscess(I have small fissure from long time and it got infected) and my doctor prescribed some antibiotics and pain killer. I have been using them from more than 10 days, yesterday I observed that when I am sleeping in certain way my abscess is getting drained and I am observing blood and pus oozing

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 305 Views v

Dr. Abid Manzoori WaniUrologist | Srinagar

Consult a surgeon for assessment.. ... Read More

Hello, I had a fistula whose Anal end closed after "Basti" and after 1month external skin end opened and drained pus for 1-2 week i did "Kshar Varti"Due to single opening. Now the skin end is dried and closed. I don't have pain or discomfort. Is it fully recovered? Is there any further treatment or process needed? Please suggest me .

Asked for Male, 35 Years 158 Views v

Dr. Pali BhumijaGeneral Surgeon | Rajahmundry

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When u have no pain or discharge or external opening..ur problem is solved.. No other treatment needed.. But fistula tract may get opened up if small infection sets on So watch for discharge ... Read More

I am experiencing too much increase in acidity and what not due to abscess only i suppose(I had received rct earlier).And some fever and swelling etc.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 8693 Views v

Dr. Abhishek SarkarDentist | Burdwan

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What Is It? An abscess is a limited area of pus formed as a result of a bacterial infection. The body's immune system reacts to the infection, and sends white blood cells to the area to try to get rid ... Read More

What does soaking your abscess wound in warm water do? I had it drained and Was wondering what does warm water do ?

Asked for Male, 15 Years 539 Views v

Dr. Gunjan SainiSexologist | Haridwar

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Share pic wound ... Read More

Can homeopathy heal/drain abscess caused due to fissure. It is painful as well. In allopathy they suggest to get admitted and get it drained

Asked for Female, 37 Years 527 Views v

Dr. Jagat ShahHomoeopath | Mumbai

Hi, in abscess homoeopathy can help but we require to get proper details about you. Pls find time to discuss and start treatment soon. ... Read More

How much does it cost to drain an abscess filled with puss ? Please help and how time does it take to recover from it.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 1095 Views v

Dr. R VijayshankarGeneral Surgeon | Coimbatore

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It would cost around 500 to 600 excluding drugs.If the abscess is completely drained then in a weeks time it will settle...it depends on the quantity of abscess ,area where the abscess is and other pr ... Read More

I have a very small abscesses on the behind which open and drain on its own, when to my doctor which he clean it and put bandage over it, did not put any gauze in to hole as it was very small and not deep, i have been taken baths and putting on new badage myself everyday since, when can i stop doing this?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 230 Views v

Dr. Shibashis MukherjeeHomoeopath | Kolkata

Timely dressing regularly is the key. Follow your physicians advice, if on antibiotic do complete the course. ... Read More

After 10days approx, during medication, cyst abscess has automatically started draining from inside. But has not completely drained. What shall be done right now? Using pad to absorb the abscess.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 369 Views v

Dr. Vivek SinghGeneral Physician | Delhi

You may continue pads if its still discharge. It may require antibiotics . Maintain local hygiene . ... Read More

My father was suffering from liver abscess ruptured then he was given pigtail to drain out the pus but now after ultrasound 5×7cm resdual abscess is showing so it can be cure by medicine or need to go through same drain pipe process

Asked for Male, 30 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad PadhyUrologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

I am 39 years old man and lately have been feeling very lithargic and drained of every. Always tired. Also headache and chakkar and burning eyes. What could be probable cause. Pls suggest

Asked for Male, 38 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Feeling drained all the time, with headaches, dizziness and burning eyes, can come from several everyday causes. Poor sleep, long screen hours and too little water are common ones. Low haemoglobin, vi ... Read More

My father diagnosed with liver abscess and 14mm kidney stone We did liver abscess drainage treatment recently and tablets dose completed for that 10 days back Dr put Dj stent for stone My concern is can my father eat patharchatta leaves for kidney stone after that liver abscess treatment Is there any side effects please advise

Asked for Female, 54 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Gurvansh Singh SachdevUrologist | New Delhi

Dont worry ... Read More

Recently my father diagnosed with kidney stone and liver abscess We did liver abscess treatment recently now the treatment is over also pus drainage done tablets course also completed We heard that by patharchatta plant (Kalanchoe pinnata) is good for kidney stone So my question is can we eat that plant leaves after liver abscess treatment Pleas

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Asked for Female, 54 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Koteswara RaoGastroentrology Surgeon | Visakhapatnam

Sir we can advise on that.but renal size above 10mm is mostly difficult to come out spontaneously or my medication.it may need surgical assistance to remove stone.if pain is unbearable pls consult nea ... Read More

I am a 24-year-old female and lately I have been feeling mentally and emotionally drained. I constantly overthink and feel confused about my thoughts, emotions, future and life decisions. My mind keeps running all the time, but I cannot clearly understand what is actually bothering me. I get emotionally hurt very easily, even by small words or acti

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Brijrani SinghPsychiatrist | Jaipur

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It sounds like you are experiencing a state of deep emotional exhaustion, where your mind’s natural resilience has been worn thin by chronic overthinking and stress. When the nervous system rema ... Read More

Currently having varicose veins, but having a very different pain in legs, like pulling and draining , heavy sensation in legs difficulty in standing. not sure which specific doctor to consult

Asked for Female, 47 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Manissha ChaudhriGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

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Since you have a diagnosis and seeking which Faculty of medicine would help you treat it best, then my first suggestion will be a vascular Surgeon and then a General Surgeon. Normally people get anxio ... Read More

Accidental shaving cut led to formation of anal abscess. Initially drained but then the slit is not healing properly.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Vivek KumarGeneral Physician | New Delhi

Please I will suggest to go to general surgeon. There must be something else. ... Read More

I have a breast abscess. It's been a month. I had 4 aspiration and 1 I and D Please suggest me best breast surgeon. I need online consultation.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Jaynik KevadiyaGeneral Surgeon | Surat

Are you a lactating mother ? ... Read More

Hello Doctor , I have been suffering from perianal abscess for a month now ...I don't have strong pain but it's little discomfort and mild ache while I sit I consulted both allopathic and ayurveda and they suggested surgery to me..and I lam opting to go for surgery now.. Hence Is there a better treatment at homeopathy for this ?? And how long this

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 121 Views v

Dr. E SathiyamoorthyHomoeopath | Chennai

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Hi Perianal abscess is surgical condition I advise to go for surgery After surgery to prevent further recurrence in future homeopathy will help you Thank you ... Read More

My son 6.5years old .His right upper second teeth were extracted in the past 5 months, with spacer . 2 days back his spacer was loose , the doc nearby placed it . Now there is again gum abscess where the tooth is extracted. Y the same teeth are keeping on infected even after removal. Plzz guide what as to be done next

Asked for Female, 32 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Shrushti S KanagaliDentist | Belgaum

Even after extraction, an abscess can reappear if there is residual infection, retained root fragment, or chronic infection in the bone or soft tissue. Since a space maintainer was recently adjusted, ... Read More

Recurring abscess near vagina, already seen once and treated now able to see again at same place. Will it be serious issue

Asked for Female, 31 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Kavita GurbakshDermatologist | Gurgaon

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If the lesion is recurrent the root cause should be dealt with else it is a painful condition .Proper examination with detailed history is required to reach any conclusion ... Read More

I have a perianal abscess since 3 weeks. It's a small abscess about 5mm in size . I took antibiotics for 10days as suggested by doctor and the pus came out. Still small firm tissue seems to be inside when touched like inflammation. Is this normal and will this go away. It is reducing everyday but process is quite slow so worried that it will turn

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Asked for Female, 41 Years 159 Views v

Dr. Rahul JaiswalGeneral Surgeon | Noida

Yes consult a surgeon ... Read More

I have very small perianal abscess measuring 5mm. which got drained with antibiotics, However the firm lump inside still stays when touched. Outside it seems everything is fine unless you use a finger to touch and feel the small firm lump inside. Do I need a surgery?

Asked for Female, 41 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Sivaraj ManoharanUrologist | Hyderabad

Conservative management ... Read More

I got an abscess kind of a thing near my vagina. It used to pain a lot. But now it pains only when there's friction. Also, the swelling has decreased a lot. Very little pus comes out. I am worried that it is becoming a lump or a flesh. My medications were an antibiotic, painkiller, and pilogo/mupirocin. What to do now? It has been 10-11 days.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 605 Views v

Dr. SavankumarGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

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This requires clinical examination Kindly visit any gynecologist near you ... Read More

Recently cure with anti biotics all the abscess drained with in a week whether to use homoe pathic medicine not to return the abscess permanently what medication must be used or what is the further procedure to be followed

Asked for Male, 34 Years 84 Views v

Dr. A Amin HomeopathHomoeopath | Kolkata

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28*13 mm splenic abscess Spleen size enlarged 190 mm Please suggest how it precure What should do in this

Asked for Male, 52 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Abhishek YadavGastroenterologist | Ajmer

Details are inadequate for opinion . Splenic abscess etiology need to evaluated keeping in view clinical condition of patient. ... Read More

I just want to ask , can this happen again abscess on anus area? Because am getting scar on the adjacent side of the previous surgery done. That time I wasn't able to get fresh but this time it's nothing like that . The puss is draining although

Asked for Female, 30 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Manoj GandhiLaparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

Visit a surgeon www.drgandhi.org ... Read More

Here is an attached biopsy & IHC report of breast abscess with fibroadenoma In sonography reports it has shown-Breast abscess.BIRADS-3 lesion-likely fibroadenomas.Left axillary lymphadenopathy. Treatment given-Breast abscess done under GENERAL ANAESTHESIA ≈200cc pus drained.Excision of breast lump from abscess wall done also :Tab Livoflo

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Asked for Female, 42 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Shubham JainSurgical Oncologist | Delhi

Please share surgical discharge summary. It may be recommended to undergo a revision surgery. ... Read More

My daughter suffering with breast abscess please suggest what to do now it will paining I need paediatric surgeon

Asked for Female, 9 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings kindly consult a pediatric surgeon in person ... Read More

Hello, My 5 year son had cavity which after filling led to gum abscess.So we did root canal (placing cap is pending). becoz of gum gum abscess not healing even after 1 week of antibiotics.what to do ?

Asked for Female, 0 Years 336 Views v

Dr. Dwijendra K SDentist | Hyderabad

Hi, please consult your doctor and get a x-ray done in that area ... Read More

Hi, I had an recurrent perianal abscess and it burst recently. After my doctor checkup they advice to wait some more weeks for clear formation of fistula tract then we can have a laser surgery. Is it good to wait ? Or any actions should be taken now ?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 409 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

Good to wait so that doctor can trace upto the end clean it well. ... Read More

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How to drain an abscess

Is it necessary for abscess to drain ? If it starts getting smaller without drainage is it ok request please answer to the point.

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I am experiencing too much increase in acidity and what not due to abscess only i suppose(I had received rct earlier).And some fever and swelling etc.

What does soaking your abscess wound in warm water do? I had it drained and Was wondering what does warm water do ?

Can homeopathy heal/drain abscess caused due to fissure. It is painful as well. In allopathy they suggest to get admitted and get it drained

How much does it cost to drain an abscess filled with puss ? Please help and how time does it take to recover from it.

After 10days approx, during medication, cyst abscess has automatically started draining from inside. But has not completely drained. What shall be done right now? Using pad to absorb the abscess.

My father was suffering from liver abscess ruptured then he was given pigtail to drain out the pus but now after ultrasound 5×7cm resdual abscess is showing so it can be cure by medicine or need to go through same drain pipe process

I am 39 years old man and lately have been feeling very lithargic and drained of every. Always tired. Also headache and chakkar and burning eyes. What could be probable cause. Pls suggest

Currently having varicose veins, but having a very different pain in legs, like pulling and draining , heavy sensation in legs difficulty in standing. not sure which specific doctor to consult

Accidental shaving cut led to formation of anal abscess. Initially drained but then the slit is not healing properly.

I have a breast abscess. It's been a month. I had 4 aspiration and 1 I and D Please suggest me best breast surgeon. I need online consultation.

Recurring abscess near vagina, already seen once and treated now able to see again at same place. Will it be serious issue

I have very small perianal abscess measuring 5mm. which got drained with antibiotics, However the firm lump inside still stays when touched. Outside it seems everything is fine unless you use a finger to touch and feel the small firm lump inside. Do I need a surgery?

Recently cure with anti biotics all the abscess drained with in a week whether to use homoe pathic medicine not to return the abscess permanently what medication must be used or what is the further procedure to be followed

28*13 mm splenic abscess Spleen size enlarged 190 mm Please suggest how it precure What should do in this

I just want to ask , can this happen again abscess on anus area? Because am getting scar on the adjacent side of the previous surgery done. That time I wasn't able to get fresh but this time it's nothing like that . The puss is draining although

My daughter suffering with breast abscess please suggest what to do now it will paining I need paediatric surgeon

Hello, My 5 year son had cavity which after filling led to gum abscess.So we did root canal (placing cap is pending). becoz of gum gum abscess not healing even after 1 week of antibiotics.what to do ?

Hi, I had an recurrent perianal abscess and it burst recently. After my doctor checkup they advice to wait some more weeks for clear formation of fistula tract then we can have a laser surgery. Is it good to wait ? Or any actions should be taken now ?

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