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How Do We Know That The Abscess Is Reducing?
Hello doctor Grief! I have a abscess on my bicep and have been seen by a physician.They did not lance the abscess and put me on a 7 day antibiotic called sulfamethoxazole anf finished the last one today.My question is what are some signs the abscess is going in the right direction? is bruising normal around the area?
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that when the pus is decreasing the associated complaints like pain, fever, swelling etc will decreases. You need not be operated as pus will be less and it will be corrected with antibiotics only.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
Thank you.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that when the pus is decreasing the associated complaints like pain, fever, swelling etc will decreases. You need not be operated as pus will be less and it will be corrected with antibiotics only.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
Thank you.
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