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How Can A Painful Abscess In The Rib Cage Be Treated?
I have an abscess on my rib cage, its caused dizzy spells, tiredness and nausea. I also have throbbing pain from the area and pain in my chest on the left side near where the abscess is. I have had numerous abscess in the past and the doctors dont seem to care that they are reaccurring.
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
Hello and thank you for the question,
Abscesses usually need to be drained in order to clear up. Antibiotics are sometimes used long term in patient that form recurrent abscesses. See a dermatologist if your doctor is not helping with the problem.
Regards
Abscesses usually need to be drained in order to clear up. Antibiotics are sometimes used long term in patient that form recurrent abscesses. See a dermatologist if your doctor is not helping with the problem.
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