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Does Usage Of Turmeric And Coconut Oil Worsen An Abscess In Anus Region?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2016
Question: Hi, I had this abscess in my anus region. Used turmeric and coconut oil over the area for a day. Since next day the area where I applied turmeric and coconut oil has thicken and swollen. Unbearable pain also. Pls suggest?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotic and Oral antiinflammatory

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your question and I have understood it.
Turmeric can be irritating and seems it had made the matters worse for you. Please don't try any home remedies.
I would suggest an Oral antibiotic for a week. A penicillin group of oral antibiotic e.g Augmentin 1000mg ( Amoxicillin+ clavulanate) would be fine. You may take a tablet twice daily for a week.
I would also suggest a painkiller e.g ibuprofen+paracetamol (combiflam ablet) twice daily for symptomatic pain relief.
Topically you may use an antibiotic cream e.g T-Bact (mupirocin) twice daily.
These are all prescription medications and I suggest that you use them under supervision of a doctor.

Regards
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Does Usage Of Turmeric And Coconut Oil Worsen An Abscess In Anus Region?

Brief Answer: Oral and topical antibiotic and Oral antiinflammatory Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have gone through your question and I have understood it. Turmeric can be irritating and seems it had made the matters worse for you. Please don't try any home remedies. I would suggest an Oral antibiotic for a week. A penicillin group of oral antibiotic e.g Augmentin 1000mg ( Amoxicillin+ clavulanate) would be fine. You may take a tablet twice daily for a week. I would also suggest a painkiller e.g ibuprofen+paracetamol (combiflam ablet) twice daily for symptomatic pain relief. Topically you may use an antibiotic cream e.g T-Bact (mupirocin) twice daily. These are all prescription medications and I suggest that you use them under supervision of a doctor. Regards