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I have a abcess and i have been taking amoxacillin for three days and no change 3 times a day. i am also pregnant what should u do?

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May need to drain: In general the treatment for a true abscess is to open it to let the pus drain. Antibiotics alone are not generally adequate to cure a fully developed abscess.

Answered 6/14/2013

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Be seen: It sounds like you need to have the abscess incised, or at least, your antibiotics changed.

Answered 6/16/2013

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