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I have a gluteal abscess and it just burst. what should be my course of action?

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Soaks: If have not seen your doctor see them.Usually abscesses the best course of action is to drain them and that one is draining.If near the anus I would be concerned for more serious perirectal abscess-more serious.I would do sitz baths-salt and warm water to promote drainage and warm compreses also to keep open and draining.

Answered 2/10/2019

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