Question 1

how long do you have to be on antibiotics after an abscess cure?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on where the abscess is and how severe it is. If you have an abscessed tooth antibiotics alone do not cure, you need to treat the tooth to get rid of it. Most courses of oral antibiotics last 1 to 2 weeks. A  z-pak is a 5 day course.

Question 2

abscess after extraction. one oral antibiotic, 2 diff iv antibiotics but still have abscess.. what now?

Accepted Answer

Needs drainage: antibiotics alone are usually not enough to treat an abscess, no matter where the abscess is. You need to return to the dentist/oral surgeon and have a drainage procedure performed.

Question 3

can the antibiotic cephalexin cure a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Cephalexin a cure??: The short answer to this question is no. The antibiotics will help get your tooth abcess under control. However, it will not cure the cause of your abcess. The Cephalexin will reduce the swelling and the amount of bacteria in the area, but will not cure your abcess. Once you go off the antibiotics, in a short time the abcess will most likely reoccur. See your dentist!

Question 4

i had abscess near tonsil that was soft.no fever.pharyngitis.took antibiotics so got shrink.is it all cured?can antibiotics cure abscess?cult:stph aur

Accepted Answer

Small Abscesses: The staph aureus culture result suggests the the abscess drained, which is part of the treatment. Small abscesses may respond to antibiotics, but drainage by needle aspiration or scalpel incision may be required. Small peritonsillar abscesses can be treated with clindamycin. If it so large that the uvula is pushed to the side, needle drainage is attempted as well. Drainage alone can be the cure.

Question 5

dds #: what could be the least invasive way a dentist could take care of my gum (periodontic) abscess? i know that antibiotics is not a cure at all.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Scaling, root planing & gingival curettage are effective non surgical therapies in some cases. Lasers, and conventional periodontal flap surgery are also very effective methods in treating periodontal disease. The methods used are tailored to your specific periodontal problem. One method is not the best for all periodontal problems. Seek a clinical diagnosis from a trusted periodontist.

Question 6

i had an infected abscess that spread to my bone i had surgery oct1 then placed on an iv for six weeks then placed on oral antibiotic as i was taken off the antibiotics but my sedimentation rate is 39 is this normal is amputation a chance?

Accepted Answer

: The ESR is a crude test  that can remain elevated for months after all the germs of an infection are killed. Duration of antibiotic treatments are based on research that defines how long to use them/too long creates problems. While it is elevated, it is normal to be so during recovery. I would worry less about amputation and spend more time discussing your fear with your doc.

Question 7

i had an infected abscess that spread to my tibia i had surgery resection and debridement i had an iv for six weeks then oral antibiotics how likely is amputation due to this bone infey?

Accepted Answer

: Highly unlikely

Question 8

3 yr old has abscess inner butt cheek was lanced monday  in er on antibiotics oral & topical. when can he return to daycare is he still contagious?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: It depends on the extent of the infection and how quickly he responds to the antibiotics.

Question 9

will abscess go a ay with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

: It may but it takes more time than I&amp;D (incision and drainage) +/- antibiotic.

Question 10

i have an abscess can i get antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

: Sure, by the doc who diagnosed your abscess, ideally your primary care doc, who will have access to your medical records. Sometimes abscesses need to be lanced and drained as antibiotics may not work if the abscess is walled in.

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Abscess after extraction. one oral antibiotic, 2 diff iv antibiotics but still have abscess.. what now?

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Can the antibiotic cephalexin cure a tooth abscess?

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I had abscess near tonsil that was soft.no fever.pharyngitis.took antibiotics so got shrink.is it all cured?can antibiotics cure abscess?cult:stph aur

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Dds #: what could be the least invasive way a dentist could take care of my gum (periodontic) abscess? i know that antibiotics is not a cure at all.

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I had an infected abscess that spread to my bone i had surgery oct1 then placed on an iv for six weeks then placed on oral antibiotic as i was taken off the antibiotics but my sedimentation rate is 39 is this normal is amputation a chance?

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I had an infected abscess that spread to my tibia i had surgery resection and debridement i had an iv for six weeks then oral antibiotics how likely is amputation due to this bone infey?

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3 yr old has abscess inner butt cheek was lanced monday in er on antibiotics oral & topical. when can he return to daycare is he still contagious?

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Will abscess go a ay with antibiotics?

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I have an abscess can i get antibiotics?

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