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I have a abscess in the crease of my leg and buttocks have had it 2 weeks now very painful and red it's the size of a quarter. er visit or doc ?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

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Abscess : Quarter size abscess you can see the surgeon in his office who can do incision and drainage. Sooner the better. Wish you good health.

Answered 6/23/2018

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A member asked:

I have a abscess in the crease of my leg and buttocks have had it 2 weeks now very painful and red it's the size of a quarter. er visit or doc ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

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