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How To Rule Out An Abscess?
Question: Is this an abscess?
Brief Answer:
Most probably yes, as explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit very short and specific and the very clear picture (image).
It shows clearly that there is a redness in the center, peu d'orange at the superior level and yellow appearance at inferior level.
This is definitely cellulitis.
If it is more than 3 days old, the real abscess (liquefaction of the cellulitis) is usually present. This further depend upon the antibiotic that you might have taken and the anti-inflammatory medicine.
I hope this answer your query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Most probably yes, as explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit very short and specific and the very clear picture (image).
It shows clearly that there is a redness in the center, peu d'orange at the superior level and yellow appearance at inferior level.
This is definitely cellulitis.
If it is more than 3 days old, the real abscess (liquefaction of the cellulitis) is usually present. This further depend upon the antibiotic that you might have taken and the anti-inflammatory medicine.
I hope this answer your query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
An abscess.
Detailed Answer:
Oh, thanks.
This is called on-the-spot diagnosis in our medical jargon.
Yes this is an abscess, then with the history you have provided.
Requesting you to take Ibuprofen at 8 hourly interval, after food and tale a PPI like Omeprazole to avoid gastritis associated with it.
Antibiotic is needed as may also a nick- incision may be a better option.
An abscess.
Detailed Answer:
Oh, thanks.
This is called on-the-spot diagnosis in our medical jargon.
Yes this is an abscess, then with the history you have provided.
Requesting you to take Ibuprofen at 8 hourly interval, after food and tale a PPI like Omeprazole to avoid gastritis associated with it.
Antibiotic is needed as may also a nick- incision may be a better option.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Alrighty. Thank you. I'm about to head off to urgent care and get it cut and drained then. I appreciate the quick response.
Brief Answer:
Sincere thanks and most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
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Sincere thanks and most welcome.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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