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Swelling In Middle Of Back, Pus With Bad Smell Since 3 Years. Cure For Symptoms?

doctor, i am having a swelling in the middle of my back for more than 3 years. No pain or problems. But if pressed on the swelling, pus with bad smell comes out and swelling reduces. Again it swells in 2 or 3 months. if not disturbed, the swelling breaks it self and pus comes out. The cycle is repeating. please let me know the remedy.Thank you!
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic. My name is Doctor Saleem Ur Rehman and I will answer your question

Swelling with pus is usually caused by an abscess formed due to infection. Since ur swelling is persistent, it seems that u have a resistant strain of bacteria.

If I were you doctor, I would examine the swelling and order a culture and sensitivity test of the pus to isolate the strain of bacteria causing ur problem. until the results come back u would have been put on anyibiotics empirically.

It is therefoe recommended that you meet a doctor in person for further investigation and treatment.

Wishing you a Healthy Life
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Swelling In Middle Of Back, Pus With Bad Smell Since 3 Years. Cure For Symptoms?

Welcome to HealthcareMagic. My name is Doctor Saleem Ur Rehman and I will answer your question Swelling with pus is usually caused by an abscess formed due to infection. Since ur swelling is persistent, it seems that u have a resistant strain of bacteria. If I were you doctor, I would examine the swelling and order a culture and sensitivity test of the pus to isolate the strain of bacteria causing ur problem. until the results come back u would have been put on anyibiotics empirically. It is therefoe recommended that you meet a doctor in person for further investigation and treatment. Wishing you a Healthy Life