• male
• 30 Years
• 14/08/2025

How long can I keep taking antibiotics twice a day for a perianal abscess before surgery becomes necessary

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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If symptoms persist >1 week or worsen, surgery for perianal abscess may be needed.

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