A member asked:

I have a bad bad cut it's like an abscess or something worse . ?

7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Get checked: Cuts or abscesses are two different things. Please get examined so we can figure out what is the best treatment. Good luck

Answered 10/7/2014

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See surgeon today: An infected cut needs antibiotics. However, if it is infected and not draining, that is, in effect, an abscess and needs to be drained promptly. See a surgeon or go to an urgent care center today!

Answered 10/7/2014

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Go to urgent care: This should be treated at an urgent care facility to protect you from infection complications and to optimize healing potential. If you've lost a lot of blood - that needs attention too. Get to care ASAP. Try to avoid eating or drinking anything but water and if you have ingested anything tell the doctors about it. Calling 911 may be a good idea if this just happened.

Answered 12/10/2016

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Exam: You need an examination to really tell what is going on. Please see your doctor.

Answered 10/7/2014

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Dr. answered

Abscess: An abscess is a collection of pus. Pus is a thick fluid that usually contains white blood cells, dead tissue and germs (bacteria). The pus may be yellow or green and may have a bad smell. The usual cause of an abscess is an infection with bacteria. Certain bacteria are more likely to be 'pus-forming' as they make chemicals (toxins) that can damage the body's tissues. These include Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.http://patient.info/health/abscess-leaflet

Answered 12/10/2016

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