Hello doctor Grief! I have a abscess on my bicep and have been seen by a physician.They did not lance the abscess and put me on a 7 day antibiotic called sulfamethoxazole anf finished the last one today.My question is what are some signs the abscess is going in the right direction? is bruising normal around the area?
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that when the pus is decreasing the associated complaints like pain, fever, swelling etc. will decrease. You need not be operated as pus will be less, and it will be corrected with antibiotics only. I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.