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I had an abscess drained today, is a fever normal afterwards?
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Yes: Fever is a body's response to an infection in the body. Although the abscess has been drained, the infective process can take a while to subside. If the fever persists for more than 24 hrs see a doctor again to ensure you don't need antibiotics
Answered 4/15/2017
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Yes : Yes some fever is normal afterwards, a large area of infection was pressurized during the drainage process to decompress it. The only concern is that the abscess needs to be completely drained and no areas of loculation / induration should be left. I recommend naproxen/Aleve 500 bid and do a 3 day follow up. ER if high fever and spreading redness. Should have a wick to keep draining. Good luck.
Answered 4/15/2017
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No: A fever may indicate that the infection is not controlled. Be reviewed again today. All the best.
Answered 4/25/2017
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