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Treatment of finger abscess in diabetics?
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See doctor NOW: See you doctor or an er immediately. It may need to be drained surgically and you may need antibiotics. Don't fool around with a potentially dangerous condition if you have diabetes.
Answered 3/21/2013
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Finger abscess: Incision and drainage and antibiotics should take care of the problem.
Answered 8/28/2013
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I&D: Drain the abscess (the doctor, not you!) if needed and possibly take antibiotics.
Answered 8/10/2014
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