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How Can An Abscess On The Back Of The Leg Be Treated?
Hi, I have an abscess on the back of my leg that is about two inches with redness extending about two inches from the site. I have been using hot compresses to help relieve pain, but the pain is severe that it hurts to work. Tonight I noticed the skin around the top of the abscess is black
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Abscess anywhere in body must be drained.
You must meet a surgeon and get it drained.
A course of oral and topical antibiotics would also be required.
You must not ignore this as the pus might get accumulated in deep fascia.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Thanks for the query.
Abscess anywhere in body must be drained.
You must meet a surgeon and get it drained.
A course of oral and topical antibiotics would also be required.
You must not ignore this as the pus might get accumulated in deep fascia.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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