Sterile needle? For something which is already infected?
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Originally Posted by angelxterminator
i would be on antibiotics already. If i already had an appt, and it was that tight with fluid, i would consider draining it, AS LONG AS I WAS ABOUT TO GO ON ANTIBIOTICS.
At least do it sterile, wipe the area with an alcohol gause, and use a sterile needle..then wipe the area again after!
There is something that I've always wondered. What's the point of using a sterile needle when the site is already infected? I am not sure, just thought that it doesn't really make sense since unless it is poison, it shouldn't make it any worse.
However, going back to his question, an infection cannot just heal by itself if you don't open up the wound. It is not like acne. You must go to the doctor and they will cut the abcess and drain the pus out. Then they will put gauze in there so that there is no space for more pus to stay there and prevent it from closing up. I had mine done on my thigh. Either was an ingrown hair or some insect bite, not from injecting.
Good luck though, i know, it hurts like a biatch! :dg: