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.

The abscess may present as back pain, pyrexia of unknown origin, groin pain that mimics a septic hip, increased frequency of micturition, or abdominal pain. Onset is usually subacute, and symptoms ...

Discussion Retroperitoneal abscesses are a rare cause of sepsis but often present insidiously and late. [1] Primary abscess can arise from hematogenous spread, particularly in intravenous drug ...