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?

Accepted 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 any possible these boils drained and antibiotics begun . Until you see you doctor warm soaks and keep them clean

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 ?

Accepted 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 year.

Question 3

how  to drain a boil on your knee?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted 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 the like. If that does not relieve the boil in a couple of days, you should see your doctor to see if needs to be drained.

Question 5

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

Accepted 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 something significant, you won't be able to walk without proper treatment. See your doctor and find out for sure what it is.

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?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An abscess that size should be drained surgically.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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. ?

Accepted 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 significant issues.

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

Accepted Answer

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 prevent these from recurring. There is more information on skin infections and hidradenitis suppurativa (a condition that causes boils) on the link below.  I hope that helps.

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 ?

Accepted 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 have recurrent infections due to a Staph bacteria. An easy way to help decolonize the skin is to soak in a bath for 20 min. with about 1/3 cup bleach added. Another option is to use a soap called Hibiclens (OTC) once a day for 5 days.

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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 ?

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How to drain a boil on your knee?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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. ?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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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