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Suggest Treatment For Abscess On Inner Thigh
Question: I have a nasty abcyss on my inner thigh causing me immense discomfort
Brief Answer:
Need antibiotic treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Treatment of an abscess/soft tissue infection include two steps.
Firstly, we have look for any pus collection inside.If present, this need to be drained by a minor incision under local anaesthesia before starting antibiotics.
Secondly, antibiotic is to be taken in full course along with analgesics and proper wound care.
In such cases, after draining any pus collection, I usually gives antibiotics like amoxicillin + cloxacillin/clavulonate, along with analgesics for 5-7 days.Your doctor will guide you through these steps.
Kindly avoid any delay in starting treatment to avoid progression of infection and further complications.
Meanwhile you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen 400 mg thrice daily after food for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
Need antibiotic treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Treatment of an abscess/soft tissue infection include two steps.
Firstly, we have look for any pus collection inside.If present, this need to be drained by a minor incision under local anaesthesia before starting antibiotics.
Secondly, antibiotic is to be taken in full course along with analgesics and proper wound care.
In such cases, after draining any pus collection, I usually gives antibiotics like amoxicillin + cloxacillin/clavulonate, along with analgesics for 5-7 days.Your doctor will guide you through these steps.
Kindly avoid any delay in starting treatment to avoid progression of infection and further complications.
Meanwhile you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen 400 mg thrice daily after food for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
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