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I think i have an abscess on my neck. at first it was a little bump,but this weekend, it became red and grew. i think it's filled with pus..

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

ER: i hope you have gone to ER or urgent care to have it drained

Answered 5/9/2016

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Abscess: The treatment for abscesses is drainage. Also find out the cause. All the best.

Answered 5/9/2016

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A member asked:

I think i have an abscess on my neck. at first it was a little bump,but this weekend, it became red and grew. i think it's filled with pus..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yun Tran answered

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