Question 1

I've been dealing with this persistent issue on my left hip. There was a wound with pus, and the abscess drained by itself at first, but then it came back. It's been going on for about three months now. Initially, a general medicine doctor treated it by cutting it open and removing the pus. It healed over 30 days, but the pus has started to form again. I'm really worried and not sure what to do next. Could you help me understand why this keeps happening and what my next steps should be?

Accepted Answer

Consider consulting a specialist, such as  general surgeon, for further evaluation and treatment, as the recurring abscess may indicate an underlying issue, such as a fistula, infected cyst, or underlying bone infection, which may require antibiotics, surgical drainage, or other interventions

Question 2

I have a lipoma in my neck and was wondering if you perform surgery for this Do I need any tests before the procedure How much would the whole thing cost and will I need to stay in the hospital afterwards

Accepted Answer

excision of the lipoma is advised,sx rw.

Question 3

My pilonidal sinus burst and drained a lot of white pus and blood. Should I still get surgery or can I just take pimple healing meds and antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

While antibiotics might help with the infection after a pilonidal sinus burst, surgery is likely still needed, especially if the sinus is chronic or keeps recurring. Antibiotics alone won't fully address the underlying issue of the sinus and the need for complete removal. See a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment options, including potential surgery or incision and drainage, to prevent recurrence and further complications

My sister is 38 with Down syndrome and has a 4.8mm gallstone her gallbladder is partially contracted. Does she definitely need surgery or are there other options we can consider?

Depends on her symptoms and clinical findings among other issues. See a laparoscopic/general surgeon and discuss in details

More General Surgery Health Queries

I have a lipoma in my neck and was wondering if you perform surgery for this Do I need any tests before the procedure How much would the whole thing cost and will I need to stay in the hospital afterwards

My pilonidal sinus burst and drained a lot of white pus and blood. Should I still get surgery or can I just take pimple healing meds and antibiotics?

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