Discharge //

You were evaluated in the emergency department for an abscess. You should soak the area in warm water for 20-30 minutes 3-4 times daily. Contact your doctor when the abscess comes to a head and needs to be drained. Please keep the areas surrounding the abscess clean and dry. Take the antibiotics prescribed to you in full as directed. Follow up with your primary care physician within 2 days for a wound check. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this of local clinics or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance. Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, persistent fevers greater than 100.4, an increase in area of redness, increased tenderness/warmth around the abscess, foul smelling discharge from the abscess, or any other concerning symptoms.



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