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How would a small breast abscess be treated? it drained a little but theres still pus in it. its small in size. would a needle be used or would it be cut? my primary care doc handles these. she was hoping it would drain on its own. thanks?

Q: how would a small breast abscess be treated? it drained a little but theres still pus in it. its small in size. would a needle be used or would it be cut? my primary care doc handles these. she was hoping it would drain on its own. thanks?

: From your description it needs to be drained surgically by making the drainige hole bigger to allow the pus to drain out and it to heal. A general surgeon can do that if your doc cant. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

From your description it needs to be drained surgically by making the drainige hole bigger to allow the pus to drain out and it to heal. A general surgeon can do that if your doc cant. Good luck

Answered 8/31/2023

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A member asked:

How would a small breast abscess be treated? it drained a little but theres still pus in it. its small in size. would a needle be used or would it be cut? my primary care doc handles these. she was hoping it would drain on its own. thanks?

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