You are: describing an acute (active) infection (cellulitis) SEEK MEDICAL Professional ASAP you need a "hands on" Examination! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 10/24/2017
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Drain and clean.: Sounds painful. This needs to opened and drained in a clean environment. The danger is that the infection reaches your bloodstream and becomes systemic. This will make you feel very ill which sounds like you may be. Seek prompt medical attention to have the abscess opened and drained. You will likely me administered antibiotics. Go now.
Answered 9/9/2017
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As discussed: Running hot soapy water on it will help with the infection till you can get to your doctors
Answered 12/4/2017
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Dr visit: You may still have pus that needs to be released or the infection could have spread to the surrounding skin (cellulitis). if it is the latter, you may require a course of antibiotics to resolve the infection.
Answered 12/4/2017
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Urgent assessment : Is needed to make sure the abscess is going to drain fully and no further intervention required
Answered 12/12/2017
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