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After having abscess on lower abdominal drain and pack more then once. why did i have a extremely painful filling inside when packing got tug on?
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Deep infection: packing is medicated gauze pushed deeply into an affected area. It can be painful- but ultimately leads to healing.
Answered 7/13/2014
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