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Incision And Drainage

Incision and drainage is a minor procedure done to remove the pus or pressure that is built up under the skin from an abscess, boil, or infected paranasal sinus. This primary procedure is done with or without antibiotics. Before incision and drainage, the anatomical features should be considered.

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Should I still continue Oxidil injection or Augmentin for injection abscess?

Query: Hello doctor, A doctor gives an injection to my mother. After 45 days that starts to pain with swelling and red area of about 7 inches. I checked again. He asked to take Oxidil IV injection. After six Oxidil injections, the pus comes out and the red area decreases. Now pus does not come and we are...  Read Full »

Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khan

Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the problem your mother is facing. According to the history you have provided I believe she has developed injection site abscess though it is not uncommon in elderly people it can happen. Your doctor has started her on a single antibiotic injection Oxi...  Read Full »

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