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What is the best way to keep a hemorrhoid from bursting open and leaking puss?
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See a surgeon: See a surgeon and get the hemorrhoid or from that description the abscess or fistula treated. This will involve antibiotics and a surgical procedure to carefully examen the area, "exam under anesthesia, " and treat it at the same time.
Answered 8/14/2012
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