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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Injured Foot With Pus
I got a small cut on the bottom of my foot 2 days ago.I woke yesterday to it swollen and puss in it.On the top on my foot right above where the cut is on the underside of my foot is a red line like its in my vein.I popped the sore and drained it and within 2 hours the red line went away.Can you tell me what it was and do i still need to go see my Dr.?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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It is possible that it is an abscess. This is a collection of pus.
The definitive treatment is incision and drainage of the area by a doctor because even though it burst there may still be residues of infection present.
In addition antibiotics may be needed.
It would be best to visit your doctor for an assessment.
I hope this helps
It is possible that it is an abscess. This is a collection of pus.
The definitive treatment is incision and drainage of the area by a doctor because even though it burst there may still be residues of infection present.
In addition antibiotics may be needed.
It would be best to visit your doctor for an assessment.
I hope this helps
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