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I have a sore on my inner right butt check its very very painful. i have been three 3 rounds if antibotic n one ointment and nothings helping it. i h?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible deep absces: I suggest botha bacterial culture of the sore area and a surgical opinion to rule out a deep subcutaneous abscess which may require surgical drainage.

Answered 9/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have a sore on my inner right butt check its very very painful. i have been three 3 rounds if antibotic n one ointment and nothings helping it. i h?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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