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Should I Take More Antibiotics For The Recurring Abscess With Pus In The Groin Area And On The Butt Cheek?
hi on dec.23 I had a itch that I naturally scratched and didn't think anymore about it until it started bleeding and after 3 days of bleeding I went to the er only to find out it was an abcess ,dr got a lot of pus out and gave me an antibiotic and 3 days later he did surgery and left it open to drain for another 3 weeks and now I am still packing this one and another 4 have came out 3 more in groin area and 1 on my butt that is huge and really hurts and am out of antibiotics I have put prid on the 1 on my butt but isn't helping do I need to be on more antibiotics
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
Hi,
I have read your medical history carefully and would suggest another course of antibiotics orally.
I also suggest to get examined by a surgeon to determine if you need further drainage and local treatment too.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
I have read your medical history carefully and would suggest another course of antibiotics orally.
I also suggest to get examined by a surgeon to determine if you need further drainage and local treatment too.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
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