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What Causes Vomiting After Draining An Abscess?

My son, 27, has been vomiting for 6 days. I finally got him to go to the Dr. today. The Dr. says that it s related to an abscess he had drained about a month ago and gave him Bactrim. But James (son) can t remember what exactly the Dr. called it. An infection of some sort, he thinks. Any ideas? I just want to do a little reading about it. Thanks!
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
You have not mentioned the site of abscess.

Vomiting now has nothing to do with abscess in past 1 month.
Vomiting can be because of any peritonsillar abscess if present now.Does your child suffer from sore throat and difficulty in swallowing?
It can be treated with antibiotics course for 7-10 days.
Incision and drainage may be required if symptoms are persisting or recurring.
Other causes of vomiting can be gastro oesophageal reflux/food poisoning .
May I know if other symptoms like headache,fever are present.If present,immediate consultation to paediatrician and certain investigations will be required.

Hope I answered your query.
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What Causes Vomiting After Draining An Abscess?

Hello and welcome to HCM. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have not mentioned the site of abscess. Vomiting now has nothing to do with abscess in past 1 month. Vomiting can be because of any peritonsillar abscess if present now.Does your child suffer from sore throat and difficulty in swallowing? It can be treated with antibiotics course for 7-10 days. Incision and drainage may be required if symptoms are persisting or recurring. Other causes of vomiting can be gastro oesophageal reflux/food poisoning . May I know if other symptoms like headache,fever are present.If present,immediate consultation to paediatrician and certain investigations will be required. Hope I answered your query. Thanks and regards.