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I have three abscesses on my leg they all popped and drained on their own.. for one it s been about two weeks another a week.. they seem to be doing fine.. I ve been watching for anything unusual but there isn t much.. how do I know if it s all out Or not? and would I be ok if I didn t see a doctor?
If the lesions have completely resolved, there would be no pain and tenderness, no redness, no additional discharge, no fever and no warmth in the area.
There should be normal energy level, appetite and activity. A decrease in these areas can sometimes signal systemic infection.
The 'lump' should decrease in size though it may not resolve completely. A small hard lump may sometimes remain for a long period of time. This is due to the formation of scar tissue in the area
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic If the lesions have completely resolved, there would be no pain and tenderness, no redness, no additional discharge, no fever and no warmth in the area. There should be normal energy level, appetite and activity. A decrease in these areas can sometimes signal systemic infection. The lump should decrease in size though it may not resolve completely. A small hard lump may sometimes remain for a long period of time. This is due to the formation of scar tissue in the area I hope this helps