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What Causes An Abscess On Thigh?
Question: I had a abscess at the top of my thigh in the groin area. It finally drained but there is now an area of whitish flesh the size of a nickel. It was very sore and the discharge smelled bad.
Brief Answer:
Get yourself clinically examined and investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would like to advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Complete Blood Count ( CBC ).
2. Blood sugar levels.
3. Culture and Sensitivity of pus discharge.
You should take antibiotic according to the reports of the culture/sensitivity of pus.
Maintain local hygiene.
Also get your wound dressed under strict aseptic condition by a medical professional.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
Get yourself clinically examined and investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would like to advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Complete Blood Count ( CBC ).
2. Blood sugar levels.
3. Culture and Sensitivity of pus discharge.
You should take antibiotic according to the reports of the culture/sensitivity of pus.
Maintain local hygiene.
Also get your wound dressed under strict aseptic condition by a medical professional.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
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