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    Oct 21, 2011, 05:49 PM
    Abscess draining what should I do
    I have an abscess on my butt cheek. A third of it has opened to drain. Should I go to the hospital so they can lance it or should I let what is open and drain and keep an eye on it to see if it gets bigger than go in.
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    Oct 22, 2011, 09:56 AM
    I would get medical treatment BEFORE it infects.
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