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abscess

i have a condition i have sufferd axcillary abscess under both arms for 9 years i am now 24 weeks pregnant and have an abscess under my left arm will this harm the baby in the womb and how can they treat this and what can they give me for pain because this is the 2nd night i have been up all night with the pain many thanks
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4250731 tn?1359154323
They will give you antibiotics and drain it
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134578 tn?1693250592
I'd assume they would either drain it or give you an antibiotic, or both.  Call your doctor.
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