Question 1

i have had greeny/yellow pus coming from a spot; it is now v red & swollen all around it. i can barely touch it or lie on it, its agony.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Asap. Sounds like an infection that needs treatment with antibiotics and open incision ; drainage if there is an abscess.

Question 2

i had a boil in november on the lower back of my head, bad-smelling clear pus came out when i squeezed it, then it healed. now i have a reddish raised bump in that spot. what could this be/what should be done, if anything?

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Skin care: 60 year old gentleman with history of a skin infection versus cyst. You should visit a dermatologist in the office to examine your skin. It is possible that this is a self-limited skin infection or infected follicle or it could be a sebaceous cyst which has lining that will elaborate keratinous grummus until that lining is scraped. Your dermatologist will be able to evaluate this for you.

Question 3

i have back pain in my lower ribs nex to spine when i lean over and it comes and goes when im laying down frequent urination with some white pus looking stuff and itchy painful back rash on my upper back and one spot on my arm is this kidney disease?

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: The white matter in your urine may be mucus. In order to diagnose kidney pathology it would help to get imaging study of the kidneys &amp; a urinalysis with microscopic examination of the urinary sediment showing heavy amounts of protein or red blood or white blood cells and a normal examination of the urinary bladder. Back pain&amp; a rash on one side if your back could be shingles. See your MD for advic

Question 4

hi, my daughter of 2 years and 7 months yesterday had red spots appear over her body. today the red spots has become more severe with white dots, seems to have pus. spots appear front and back, in equal amounts left and right of body.

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Chickenpox: It is not feasible to be sure without examining your daughter.however, what you described suggests chickenpox. If the child has not had chickenpox vaccination, it is likely to be that. If the child gets high fever, change in consciousness, loss of weight, or seizures, get her to a hospital. If would be proper to call the hospital before you take the child there.
Wish your daughter good health!

Question 5

i have a big spot covered with pus but there is no head. i put bp 5% since yesterday twice. i haven't seen any changes. how long will it take to work?

Accepted Answer

?Need antibiotics: Abcess may require oral antibiotics or incision and drainage.

Question 6

i've got a spot but it's not a spot, it's some sort of cut that looks like a pimple plus pus. what is it?

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Can't say: This would need to be visualized to answer that.

Question 7

what is the black spot surrounded by pus from a spider bite?

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The black spot is: Likely an eschar made up of dead tissue. If your bite is pussing out . Then get it medically checked.

Question 8

hi, had one swollen tonsil for over a month, noticed a white spot & when prodded produced white pus, no pain as such just ached sometimes, what is it?

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Tonsil stones : This is a very common problem. Most people can manage the condition by frequent gargling with listerine or hydrogen peroxide, gently brushing over the area with a soft brush, or using a water pik to dislodge them. Sometimes the tonsils may become chronically infected, painful, or swollen. Then it may be time to consider removal.  You should see an otolaryngologist and discuss.

Question 9

i have a terrible bump on my face. it is hard all around the spot and it has a hole in the middle of it...but it won't pop. all that comes out is a tiny amount of pus. help!!

Accepted Answer

Bump on face: needs to be viewed by a doctor.  When he/she determines what it is, it might be drained or biopsied.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

can't tell if stinger still in thigh; small white pus spot?  very red, swollen, hot and painful. should i try to dig it out?

Accepted Answer

No- get exam: This may be a bacterial infection of an insect bite or sting. I advise examination and if need antibiotic therapy- must be examined.!

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I have had greeny/yellow pus coming from a spot; it is now v red & swollen all around it. i can barely touch it or lie on it, its agony.

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I had a boil in november on the lower back of my head, bad-smelling clear pus came out when i squeezed it, then it healed. now i have a reddish raised bump in that spot. what could this be/what should be done, if anything?

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I have back pain in my lower ribs nex to spine when i lean over and it comes and goes when im laying down frequent urination with some white pus looking stuff and itchy painful back rash on my upper back and one spot on my arm is this kidney disease?

A member asked:

Hi, my daughter of 2 years and 7 months yesterday had red spots appear over her body. today the red spots has become more severe with white dots, seems to have pus. spots appear front and back, in equal amounts left and right of body.

A member asked:

I have a big spot covered with pus but there is no head. i put bp 5% since yesterday twice. i haven't seen any changes. how long will it take to work?

A member asked:

I've got a spot but it's not a spot, it's some sort of cut that looks like a pimple plus pus. what is it?

A member asked:

What is the black spot surrounded by pus from a spider bite?

A member asked:

Hi, had one swollen tonsil for over a month, noticed a white spot & when prodded produced white pus, no pain as such just ached sometimes, what is it?

A member asked:

I have a terrible bump on my face. it is hard all around the spot and it has a hole in the middle of it...but it won't pop. all that comes out is a tiny amount of pus. help!!

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Can't tell if stinger still in thigh; small white pus spot? very red, swollen, hot and painful. should i try to dig it out?

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