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Is there any way to keep from going to the er for large abscess? my abscess always start large. i am type 2 diabetic and i get them a lot.

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Primary care doc?: Can't your regular doc help you with these? It would certainly be a lot more convenient and lest costly than the ED.

Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

Is there any way to keep from going to the er for large abscess? my abscess always start large. i am type 2 diabetic and i get them a lot.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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