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A member asked:
I have some kind of abscess thats fairly large that i can't pop to drain it.. it hurts really bad and is now bruised, . what should i do?
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Doc can drain it: Please see you doc so he/she can drain the cyst and protect you from infecting yourself. Peace and good health.
Answered 3/16/2014
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See your GP: It is difficult to comment without having look at this swelling. If you haven't injured yourself, this swelling could mean an abscess or an infected sweat gland cyst. If you have knocked that area, it could be a hecatomb (collection of blood) Please visit your GP for an examination and further investigation.Your GP may order an ultrasound. This swelling may either need drainage or excision.
Answered 9/20/2016
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