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What if i swallowed drainage from an abscess tooth do i need to go to the emergency room?

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Yes: Sometimes even when acne's othewise being managed well, a single lesion will turn up. Cortisone is a two-edged weapon here but is often good for a lone cyst. I hope you're being treated effectively for the underlying disease.

Answered 8/9/2017

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No: Even significant infectious drainage would be destroyed in the acid of your stomach.

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