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Have Pus-filled Abscess On Leg. Is It A Sore?
How do I know if I have a skin abscess on my leg or if its just a sore. Its larger then a regular pimple and hard. Its filled with puss. I know cuz I took a sterilized needle and stabbed it into the sore. I couldn't feel a thing wen I did it which was very odd to me. Thick almost green puss came out along with dark blood
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
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It seems like you are having an abscess. Any pus filled lesion should be drained for faster healing. I would recommend you to see your primary care physician for incision and drainage. A course of antibiotics will also help in faster healing. Sore is a lay man's description of any wound. What you have seems to be a boil now turned to abscess.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Welcome to healthcare magic.
It seems like you are having an abscess. Any pus filled lesion should be drained for faster healing. I would recommend you to see your primary care physician for incision and drainage. A course of antibiotics will also help in faster healing. Sore is a lay man's description of any wound. What you have seems to be a boil now turned to abscess.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
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