Boils on the knee

Question 1

First a boil have developed on my knee and after it is popped for a few days now there are 5 boils on my knee.pus is coming from them.help me heal?

Answer

Go to doctor: One boil is one thing several weeping bills are another. There is a possibility you have a deeper infection in the area and that should be looked into... Read More

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Question 2

My sister had flue shot 4months before the year up she has developed boil on side of knee she never had them before is that normal ?

Answer

Coincidence: I would not think there is any medical or causal link between the flu shot and the boil. She should feel completely safe about getting one again next... Read More

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Answer

Boil and Flu.: There is no connection between the flu vaccine and a boil on the knee. Boils occur randomly and unexpectedly. Often there is no inciting factor.

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Question 3

How to drain a boil on your knee?

Answer

See a doctor: Don't take a chance with your health. Diy is not a good idea with any medical procedure.

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Question 4

I have a boil on my knee. what is the quickest way to heal it?

Answer

Warm compress &: Tylenol (acetaminophen). You may get by with letting it pop, aided by warm compress, and relieve the pain with tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin and ... Read More

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Question 5

My knee is swollen , itchy , red, hot to touch and painful in an area, could this be a boil or something else?

Answer

Could be.: It could be a boil, could be something else - like an infection or arthritis in the knee joint. Don't take chances with your knees - if it is somethin... Read More

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Question 6

I have a boil or staff on my inner thigh and it is bought the size of half dollar and red and irritated from my knee to my growing should i go to e.r?

Answer

Yes: An abscess that size should be drained surgically.

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Question 7

Boil on my knee is causing me to burn up! it gots my knee all swollen and red. any ideas?

Answer

Get it evaluated: This needs immediate attention. A boil is an abscess and it may need to be drained. See an orthopedist asap.

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Question 8

My 4yr son is struggling with a boil below the knee. he has been unable to walk for a day and has had a slight raised temperature. i just wanted to confirm that it wasnt a spider bite. ?

Answer

See a doctor ASAP: It is impossible to diagnose by a few words and over the web. Please take him to his medical provider now. Spider bites can linger and cause signifi... Read More

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Question 9

Boils? are boils inherited? i am now on my second boil, the first time i got them was the day after christmas i got two on my butt then one on my knee, i went to the doctor and they gave me antibiotics for it, now its feb. and i just got another on my but

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I : I would recommend that you see a dermatologist for culture of the boil and posssible antibiotic. They can also talk about other options to help preve... Read More

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Question 10

I've had previous boils one on my knee and leg now i have 3 on my bum and one near the pubic penis area help please ?

Answer

Recurrent infection: If smaller than the size of a quarter most boils will resolve on their own. You can use a warm compress to help release any pus from the area. You may... Read More

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Boils on the knee

First a boil have developed on my knee and after it is popped for a few days now there are 5 boils on my knee.pus is coming from them.help me heal?

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My sister had flue shot 4months before the year up she has developed boil on side of knee she never had them before is that normal ?

How to drain a boil on your knee?

I have a boil on my knee. what is the quickest way to heal it?

My knee is swollen , itchy , red, hot to touch and painful in an area, could this be a boil or something else?

I have a boil or staff on my inner thigh and it is bought the size of half dollar and red and irritated from my knee to my growing should i go to e.r?

Boil on my knee is causing me to burn up! it gots my knee all swollen and red. any ideas?

My 4yr son is struggling with a boil below the knee. he has been unable to walk for a day and has had a slight raised temperature. i just wanted to confirm that it wasnt a spider bite. ?

Boils? are boils inherited? i am now on my second boil, the first time i got them was the day after christmas i got two on my butt then one on my knee, i went to the doctor and they gave me antibiotics for it, now its feb. and i just got another on my but

I've had previous boils one on my knee and leg now i have 3 on my bum and one near the pubic penis area help please ?

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