Boils with pus and blood

Question 1

I have large boils. busted one with brownish green blood pus and had foul odor. should i be worried? have holes from others too.

Answer

R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evalu... Read More

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Question 2

How do you get the blood out of a boil to get the pus out?

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Boils: Consult your PCP. He probably will perform minor surgery to lance the boil

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Minor surgery : The area involved will need to be opened up, cleaned out and allowed to drain for a few days.

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Question 3

What should i do if my boil is filled with dark blood but no pus?

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How big is the boil and its location? Most boils break and drain by themselves. Yes, sometimes pus mixes with blood and the content looks like blood.

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Since a boil is usually caused by a staph infection, it is filled with white blood cells that are part of pus formation. If your lesion didn't start a... Read More

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Boils usually heal or burst and heal in a few days. They may have what looks like pus or may not If it does not heal in a few days pl see your MD

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Question 4

Have boil between butt cheeks.tried squeezing it, only blood and clear pus came out and tore skin off top.now hurts bad and is really big. what to do?

Answer

Abscess: Sounds like a pilonidal cyst or a rectal abscess, but either one often requires surgical intervention with an incision and drainage procedure, and po... Read More

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Question 5

I have a boil in the pelvic area i was in tub and pus and blood came out is this almost over?

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Possibly: I still would see a gynecologist or your dermatologist to see if the infection has totally resolved.

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Question 6

I often get purple colored boil like things on the back of my thighs filledvwith mostly blood some pus not much. what are they? how to prevent?

Answer

Folliculitis: A type of acne, possibly hidradenitis suppuritiva. A dermatologist will help you, possibly with a low dose of minocycline or doxycycline over a period... Read More

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Question 7

I noticed a painful boil on my left buttocks 4 days ago. yesterday it popped on its own and drained pus and blood. pain is decreasing. should i worry?

Answer

This is good: Continue with good hygiene. Do not touch the area. And see if it resolves now on its own. If worsens go to doctor

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Question 8

I have a boil in an embarrassing place. i have drained it several times and a lot of blood/pus has come out. several blood clots have come out. help!!

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See your PCP: You need to see your PCP soon for several reasons. Exam for underlying cause and effective treatment. If no PCP, urgent care center or ER.

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Question 9

I have a boil on my inner thigh and it popped about 3-4 days ago. however recently for about the last 2 days the wound has been bleeding profusely, no pus, just blood. i've been putting a bandaid on it so i could endure going out the day. ?

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Vascular erosion: Abscess may have eroded into Saphenous Vein and will not stop without Surgical attention. Go to ER ASAP iN THE MEANTIME PLACE A COMPRESSION BANDAGE on... Read More

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Question 10

On my right inner thigh i get 6-7 boil type bumps, usually filled with blood, no pus and they scar purple and are always re-appearing.

Answer

Hidradenitis: Hidradenitis suppurativa is an condition found in this area in which apocrine glands become inflamed. Sinus tracts and cysts can develop as a result. ... Read More

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Boils with pus and blood

I have large boils. busted one with brownish green blood pus and had foul odor. should i be worried? have holes from others too.

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How do you get the blood out of a boil to get the pus out?

What should i do if my boil is filled with dark blood but no pus?

Have boil between butt cheeks.tried squeezing it, only blood and clear pus came out and tore skin off top.now hurts bad and is really big. what to do?

I have a boil in the pelvic area i was in tub and pus and blood came out is this almost over?

I often get purple colored boil like things on the back of my thighs filledvwith mostly blood some pus not much. what are they? how to prevent?

I noticed a painful boil on my left buttocks 4 days ago. yesterday it popped on its own and drained pus and blood. pain is decreasing. should i worry?

I have a boil in an embarrassing place. i have drained it several times and a lot of blood/pus has come out. several blood clots have come out. help!!

I have a boil on my inner thigh and it popped about 3-4 days ago. however recently for about the last 2 days the wound has been bleeding profusely, no pus, just blood. i've been putting a bandaid on it so i could endure going out the day. ?

On my right inner thigh i get 6-7 boil type bumps, usually filled with blood, no pus and they scar purple and are always re-appearing.

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