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Have An Abscess On Right Side Of My Groin Area. Glands Are Swollen. What Should I Do?
Question: I have a abscess on my right side of my groin area. It seems as if my glands are swollen.
Hi, thanks for the query.
Well, I would like to tell you that abscesses are caused by obstruction of oil (sebaceous) glands or sweat glands, also inflammation around a hair follicle can also lead to the formation of an abscess, which is called a boil (furuncle).
Unlike other infections, antibiotics alone will not usually cure an abscess. If the abscess is small (less than 1 cm or less than a half-inch across),applying warm compresses to your groin area for about 30 minutes 4 times daily can help.
Do not attempt to drain the abscess by pressing on it. This can push the infected material into the deeper tissues which will ultimately trouble you.
Do not stick a needle or other sharp instrument into the abscess center because you may injure an underlying blood vessel or cause the infection to spread.
In general an abscess must be opened and drain in order for it to improve.
Sometimes draining occurs on its own.
But if the size is big enough and it is causing pain and discomfort to you,it must be opened by a doctor in a procedure called incision and drainage.
You can take some good analgesic for pain relief if required.
Hope for your speedy recovery.
I am here for future follow ups
Regards
Well, I would like to tell you that abscesses are caused by obstruction of oil (sebaceous) glands or sweat glands, also inflammation around a hair follicle can also lead to the formation of an abscess, which is called a boil (furuncle).
Unlike other infections, antibiotics alone will not usually cure an abscess. If the abscess is small (less than 1 cm or less than a half-inch across),applying warm compresses to your groin area for about 30 minutes 4 times daily can help.
Do not attempt to drain the abscess by pressing on it. This can push the infected material into the deeper tissues which will ultimately trouble you.
Do not stick a needle or other sharp instrument into the abscess center because you may injure an underlying blood vessel or cause the infection to spread.
In general an abscess must be opened and drain in order for it to improve.
Sometimes draining occurs on its own.
But if the size is big enough and it is causing pain and discomfort to you,it must be opened by a doctor in a procedure called incision and drainage.
You can take some good analgesic for pain relief if required.
Hope for your speedy recovery.
I am here for future follow ups
Regards
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