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Went to doctor for buttcrack infection gave me antibiotics & fiducin. 2 days & cant sleep from pain. go to another doctor? how long 4drugs to kick in?
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Abscess: It sounds like you may have a pilonidal cyst or abscess. If that is true, incision and drainage is the only treatment that will help. With pain at the level you are describing, you should be seen again. Consider urgent care clinic or the ER.
Answered 1/6/2015
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