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Could i have more abscess if one was already drained?i'm still having a lot of pain and fevers between 101-103(been going on a week) what should i do?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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It is possible: Or the antibiotics that you are taking are not effective against the cause of the abscess. Go back to the doctor to have that checked.

Answered 4/14/2013

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A member asked:

Could i have more abscess if one was already drained?i'm still having a lot of pain and fevers between 101-103(been going on a week) what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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