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Abscess on lower left jaw 2 1/2 inches long inch wide what do i do if it pops? its getting bigger i can feel the pressure i am on antibiotics 5daysnow
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ER/Urgent care: Abscesses need to be drained. Go to an urgent care clinic or ER to have it lanced and drained and packed sterilely so it will heal.
Answered 9/7/2014
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