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Uploaded photo to gp said very small abscess outside right side of anus had it 3 days with pain sitting using toilet paper ,little blood i thought gp would normaly drain it,it's 1/3 of the size of little finger nail?gp gave me antibiotics?correct?
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Correct: As you are aware, this area is definitely no ‘clean’. Sometimes antibiotics are used to prevent the spread of infection. Hot packs and astringents like PRID salve can help bring thus access to a head, and it might drain itself. Good luck
Answered 6/30/2020
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