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Abcess burst on its own. surrounding lump now flatter,but hard.not painful or grown any larger. do i need to see the specialist to drain or cut it o?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Abscesses: are often loculated. So even if the abscess burst there may be deeper chambers that are still intact. Often your primary care physician can do an incision and drainage. Consult with your doctor. Take care.

Answered 5/28/2017

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A member asked:

Abcess burst on its own. surrounding lump now flatter,but hard.not painful or grown any larger. do i need to see the specialist to drain or cut it o?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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