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    Abcess - How Long?

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    I have read a lot here on what to do about an abcess and how to determine if you have one. What happens when treated? They drain it and prescribe antibiotics? How long does it take to heal? Is there a pocket or scar afterwards? I am curious about this and if there are any longer term issues.

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    I had one myself about the size of a golf ball on my back hurt like hell, went to the doc, he took a syringe and drained it out like that and then inserted some type of gauze material to help with drainage,gauze you pull out about a week later if it has not already fell out. the doc also prescribes some antibiotics ,about two weeks fully healed little to no scar.

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    no long term issues either and no pocket in skin

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