Just Realized I Have A Abcess, Is It Too Early To Get Medical Help?

[420MeganIsSavage69]

I just noticed yesterday that an abcess has began to form on my left arm. I know 100% for a fact already that this IS indeed an abcess because I have had one before on the same arm so am able to tell the signs. It's not too very big yet really and I have only been experiencing pain for about a couple days now but I am wondering if it is still too early for a doctor to be able to do anything to treat it still and to wait a few days before going to the doctor? Or if I should go today to seek medical treatment for it? Thank you.

 

[Felonious Monk]

Not something I've ever experienced but if it's early enough for you to be sure, I would assume it's early enough to do something about it. It's possible by catching it early that oral antibiotics might be enough.

 

[T. Calderone]

It would benefit you to nip it in the bud now so it's easier to treat. I wouldn't wait.

 

[Jekyl Anhydride]

If it is not a sterile abscess then Time = Tissue Necrosis, puss formation an the ever so pleasant Lancing required by the doctor. Antibiotics are your friend and if used early a needle aspiration might be feasible instead of "open draining".