Question 1

quarter sized abscess on cheek and jaw post wisdom tooth extraction. was drained and sown up (no drain left in) 3 days ago. should it still be hard?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: Will take several months to soften up. Apply warm moist compresses

Question 2

got my wisdom teeth pulled 6/20/14, i've noticed a large abscess on my cheek need the surgical site, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

An Abscess is not: normal. Please seek dental/ oral surgery care pronto !

Question 3

i have a painful,tender,firm lump around my anus.ive already had i&d of previous abscess on other cheek.started after bowel prep for mri.causes?

Accepted Answer

This: sounds more like a clotted hemorrhoid than another abscess...

Try sitz baths..hot water until you can get it checked out

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 4

recuperating from an abscess on my cheek, teeth not involved.  i am on antibiotics. could the abscess be causing my earache and sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Important to determine the cause of the abscess.  See Dentist to make sure there is no dental involvement (teeth, gums, etc.)  Know that you could also have a separate but coincidental problem, such as a virus or bacterial throat/ear infection.

Question 5

using heroin im.. i have 2 abscesses on each butt cheek that have recently popped. they are ozing pus .i'm taking amoxicillin.. how can i prevent scar?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor: 1.  See a doctor for abcess treatment
2.  Scars will not matter if you die from Heroin use.
3. Get on Suboxone treatment or get help for detox. You need medical attention can't do it by yourself.
Please  go to ER or local physician to start feeling better.

Question 6

what do i do if i have an abscess on my butt cheeks?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: These symptoms require a thorough evaluation to find out what's going on and what can be done for you.

Question 7

how large is the scar following minor surgery for a skin abscess? i recently developed a skin abscess on my left cheek following an accident on my skateboard that became infected. i am scheduled for a surgery in two days. i am concerned that this will lea

Accepted Answer

Any : Any time there is a laceration through the skin it may leave a scar, but the surgeon will make every attempt to minimize the scar and can give you advice on wound care to minimize scarring, so please tell the surgeon your concerns.  In addition, keep out of the sun as much as possible in the year after surgery or wear a hat and sunscreen (after the wound heals) so that the area won't darken.

Question 8

what should i do about an abscess inside my cheek?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Are the signs/symptoms  in the cheek? If so, an infected accessory salivary gland may be present or maybe an infected parotid gland.
If the gum tissues are the location, it may be an infected tooth or possible an infected periodontal pocket (the space between the tooth and gum tissue). An antibiotic may be helpful.
See a dentist for help in diagnosis/treatment.

Question 9

what to do if i have an abscess inside my cheek help?

Accepted Answer

Oral infection: Are the signs/symptoms  in the cheek? If so, an infected accessory salivary gland may be present or maybe an infected parotid gland.
If the gum tissues are the location, it may be an infected tooth or possible an infected periodontal pocket (the space between the tooth and gum tissue).
See a dentist for help in diagnosis/treatment.

Question 10

how many days would be swollen cheek after abscess?

Accepted Answer

Swollen cheek: If the abcess is due to an infected tooth or infected gums and is untreated, the swelling will continue to enlarge.  
Depending on how long you have had the infection and how large the swelling, antibiotics should help reduce the swelling in 5-7 days. But the abcess needs to be treated.  If due to an infected tooth, you will need a root canal or an extraction.  See you dentist.

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Quarter sized abscess on cheek and jaw post wisdom tooth extraction. was drained and sown up (no drain left in) 3 days ago. should it still be hard?

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Got my wisdom teeth pulled 6/20/14, i've noticed a large abscess on my cheek need the surgical site, is this normal?

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I have a painful,tender,firm lump around my anus.ive already had i&d of previous abscess on other cheek.started after bowel prep for mri.causes?

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Recuperating from an abscess on my cheek, teeth not involved. i am on antibiotics. could the abscess be causing my earache and sore throat?

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Using heroin im.. i have 2 abscesses on each butt cheek that have recently popped. they are ozing pus .i'm taking amoxicillin.. how can i prevent scar?

A member asked:

What do i do if i have an abscess on my butt cheeks?

A member asked:

How large is the scar following minor surgery for a skin abscess? i recently developed a skin abscess on my left cheek following an accident on my skateboard that became infected. i am scheduled for a surgery in two days. i am concerned that this will lea

A member asked:

What should i do about an abscess inside my cheek?

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What to do if i have an abscess inside my cheek help?

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How many days would be swollen cheek after abscess?

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