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Q: Treatment for Boils

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 8th, 2008

I want to know what do u do about a boil on the inside of ur left leg and it is the size of a golf ball and it is very painful. do u pop the boil or do u go to the doctor or hospital and have them lanse it out? I have tried to pop it but it hurts very badly?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 25th, 2008

General Q and A Answer A3820

A boil (furuncle) is a bacterial infection of the hair follicle. It is usually treated with antibiotics orally and locally. Cold compresses applied locally may help, too. Surgical intervention-incision can be requested. You shouldn’t pop the boil by yourself! You may want to visit your GP.

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