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Suggest Treatment For Hard Abscess

I have an abscess and I was given antibiotics to treat it (Floxacillin) I have a days worth of antibiotics left and the abscess is noticeably smaller and less painful, however I would not say painless. It has a hard area surrounding it but the abscess itself is quite soft. Does it sound like I need to go the ER again?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Your question is do you need to go to the ER for an abscess that is not completely resolved after taking antibiotics. If after completing you antibiotic your abscess is still present it may take several days to completely resolve itself. If the abscess was large then having it lanced maybe needed to aid in healing. This is not usually an emergent procedure and can be done in your regular doctors office.

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Suggest Treatment For Hard Abscess

Your question is do you need to go to the ER for an abscess that is not completely resolved after taking antibiotics. If after completing you antibiotic your abscess is still present it may take several days to completely resolve itself. If the abscess was large then having it lanced maybe needed to aid in healing. This is not usually an emergent procedure and can be done in your regular doctors office. I hope this answers your question. if you have any further questions please contact us again.