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I had an abscess drained and packed yesterday. im taking bactrim ds. i feel very thirsty and tired. i also feel like i have less appetite. is this normal ? any advice for the abscess and packing care to heal it ?

Q: i had an abscess drained and packed yesterday. im taking bactrim ds. i feel very thirsty and tired. i also feel like i have less appetite. is this normal ? any advice for the abscess and packing care to heal it ?

: coul;d be the after effects of your surgey. Care of the packed wound will be thru the surgeon- usually the packing is removed within24-48 hours. hope you do well

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

coul;d be the after effects of your surgey. Care of the packed wound will be thru the surgeon- usually the packing is removed within24-48 hours. hope you do well

Answered 3/24/2023

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A member asked:

I had an abscess drained and packed yesterday. im taking bactrim ds. i feel very thirsty and tired. i also feel like i have less appetite. is this normal ? any advice for the abscess and packing care to heal it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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