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Hi Louise,Usually surgery is required for a fistula, however a small percentage will heal with proper wound care, and/or with certain medications. I would make an appointment to show the doctor right away and get his/her opinion. It is not uncommon for an abscess to cause a fistula, and antibiotics are not really the best way of dealing with an abscess. Usually they need to be drained and packed along with a course of antibiotics before and after the drainage procedure. Best of luck with everything and feel free to ask anything you would like to know.
Hi Louise,
Usually surgery is required for a fistula, however a small percentage will heal with proper wound care, and/or with certain medications. I would make an appointment to show the doctor right away and get his/her opinion. It is not uncommon for an abscess to cause a fistula, and antibiotics are not really the best way of dealing with an abscess. Usually they need to be drained and packed along with a course of antibiotics before and after the drainage procedure. Best of luck with everything and feel free to ask anything you would like to know.
