A member asked:

I have an abscess on my bum, it did erupt but its been bleeding and with pus. the pain is reducing however should i be concerned about the bleeding ?

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Abscess drain: the abscess may have to be opened wider to promote drainage and needs to be cultured to rule out bacterial infection or resistant bacteria.

Answered 6/6/2018

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: Since this is an area prone to contamination, you need to consult your doctor ASAP because a spread of the infection into the blood stream can be life-threatening. In addition, one needs to make sure that there is no fistula present. Don't wait.

Answered 1/5/2019

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