There was no significant difference in the amount of ibuprofen taken but patients in the packing group took a mean of 3.1 narcotic pain pills (SD + 4.1 tablets) compared to a mean of 0.91 pills ...

Abscess Treatment: Self-Care at Home If the abscess is small (less than 1 cm or less than a half-inch across), applying warm compresses to the area for about 30 minutes 4 times daily may help.

When an abscess is very large, a "drain" or gauze packing will have to be inserted so the opening doesn't close over. The abscess needs to drain or it will form again.

An abscess is a buildup of pus that can affect any part of the body. When a part of the body becomes infected, the immune system tries to fight it. White blood cells travel to the infected area ...