How To Drain An Abscess- 990 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.

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Dr. Shitij Arora General 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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Dr. Abid Manzoori Wani Urologist | Srinagar

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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 .

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Dr. Pali Bhumija General 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.

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Dr. Abhishek Sarkar Dentist | 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 ?

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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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 501 Views v

Dr. Jagat Shah Homoeopath | 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 1060 Views v

Dr. R Vijayshankar General 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 224 Views v

Dr. Shibashis Mukherjee Homoeopath | 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 362 Views v

Dr. Vivek Singh General 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

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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

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Dr. Shrushti S Kanagali Dentist | 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 58 Views v

Dr. Kavita Gurbaksh Dermatologist | 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 117 Views v

Dr. Rahul Jaiswal General 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 91 Views v

Dr. Sivaraj Manoharan Urologist | 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.

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Dr. Savankumar General 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

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Dr. A Amin Homoeopath | 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

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Dr. Abhishek Yadav Gastroenterologist | 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 58 Views v

Dr. Manoj Gandhi Laparoscopic 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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Dr. Shubham Jain 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 109 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | 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 293 Views v

Dr. Dwijendra K S Dentist | 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 368 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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

Hey hey, I have an tooth or dental abscess and my surgery is Wednesday. I have a swollen neck, not badly swollen but it can be seen and im not sure if it's a Lymph node or not, when I asked my doctor she just dismissed it. I am lightheaded and I have the sensation I can't breathe but I don't know if it's something serious or if it's my anxiety sinc

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Asked for Female, 16 Years 239 Views v

Dr. Summi Sahiba Dentist | Patna

First of all don't panic Secondly consult a Doctor ... Read More

I have an tooth abscess as you can see in the picture, I have been taking antibiotics now for 2 days and yesterday and today I've been cutting them into half because they were too big. I didn't know I couldn't do that and now I'm scared that my abscess will spread because my antibiotics won't work anymore, my next appointment is tomorrow can I just

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Asked for Female, 16 Years 562 Views v

Dr. Dhwani Aggarwal Dentist | Noida

Don't be scared..take your antibiotics normally as prescribed by your doctor.. do lot of warm saline rinses.... ... Read More

Any antibiotic tablet for small boin or abscess on my skin. It's too painful and I have fever from last night. Any doctor suggestion?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation ... Read More

I had a perianal abscess which has gone from a 10 day course of antibiotics. It was swollen quiet a lot. I Showed it to a specialist and he said there is a 25 percent chance it can come back. I thought abscess always needed draining ? I am confused now. Will the abscess come back? Should I get a MRI?

Asked for Male, 37 Years 1752 Views v

Dr. Shano K Raj General Practitioner | Thiruvananthapuram

A perianal abscess (small ,no much fluid collection) does not always need draining if it responds well to antibiotics and reduces in size, as in your case. However, there is indeed a chance about 25 % ... Read More

I have lump (peri anal abscesses) formed near anal region and it's gets hard and soft with pain and size was not big. Please suggest me for any medications to take. And how to resolve it with natural remedies

Asked for Male, 27 Years 365 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Abscess spot in eye lid lining... difficult in closing eyes. Quit pain full and eye watering every time. Pictures attached for more clarity of the situation

Asked for Male, 28 Years 139 Views v

Dr. D K Gupta Ophthalmologist | Rewa

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You should take lukewarm water compression two times for 5 days. ... Read More

I m having an allergy to my lips which is painful n has an abscess for the last four days. What to do to get relief?

Asked for Female, 50 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello doc, I am having a abscess or pimple growth I don't know around my public area as attached in pic.its red and paining on touching. Can you please tell me will it heal automatically or I need to use some medication.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 429 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

1/1 people found this helpful

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... 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

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 ?

Any antibiotic tablet for small boin or abscess on my skin. It's too painful and I have fever from last night. Any doctor suggestion?

I have lump (peri anal abscesses) formed near anal region and it's gets hard and soft with pain and size was not big. Please suggest me for any medications to take. And how to resolve it with natural remedies

Abscess spot in eye lid lining... difficult in closing eyes. Quit pain full and eye watering every time. Pictures attached for more clarity of the situation

I m having an allergy to my lips which is painful n has an abscess for the last four days. What to do to get relief?

Hello doc, I am having a abscess or pimple growth I don't know around my public area as attached in pic.its red and paining on touching. Can you please tell me will it heal automatically or I need to use some medication.

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