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I went to the docs 3 days ago to pop an abscess in my groin area. im now on antibiotics but its swelling up again. with a head this time. should i wait a bit longer until its ready to pop? also should i continue with the antibiotics?
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Antibiotics: Keep on the antibiotics for sure. Try a warm water sitz bath and see if it will open with pressure. You want it to drain.
Answered 6/10/2018
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