Question 1

i have a hard abcess/boil under my arm in the pit. its hard and has not come to a head i only just noticed it yesterday. i am a meth addict do u think this could be the cause and what should i do its hurts so bad, its not hot like what ive seen from peopl

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See doctor: I appears that you have a infection (likely staph) which needs to be treated by a doctor. If you don't have one, go to the ER before this spreads further. Perhaps you can get some help on your meth addiction as well even though I don't believe these two events are related (unless you have been injecting the material).

Question 2

can an abscess become a boil?

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A boil : is a term that is used to describe a skin abscess.

Question 3

are abscess and a boil treated the same way?

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Skin abscess: A boil is a skin abscess, a collection of pus localized deep in the skin. There are several different types of boils. Among them are the following: furuncle or carbuncle, cystic acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, and pilonidal cyst.If the abscess is small (less than 1 cm or less than ½ inch across), applying warm compresses to the area for about 30 minutes, four times daily may help.

Question 4

having boils or abscess continuously appearing in different arrears of my body, i would like to find out if it is symptom of a condition or infection and if so how can i cure it.

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Doctor can recheck: The antibiotic-resistant bacteria called MRSA is usually checked for when a person has a boil. The doctor can swab the pus and send it to the lab. Certain antibiotics are used for MRSA boils, and other things have to be done to try to get that bacteria out of the household. Boils can still be due to regular, nonresistant bacteria... so we hope it is nonresistant.

Question 5

i have 2 boils/abscesses that won't go away. they are no longer painful and they are smaller in size but they've been there about 2 months. i have a third one on my behind that just recently formed. a1c is high 10.9%?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can recheck: The antibiotic-resistant bacteria called MRSA is usually checked for when a person has a boil. The doctor can swab the pus and send it to the lab. Certain antibiotics are used for MRSA boils, and other things have to be done to try to get that bacteria out of the household. Boils can still be due to regular, nonresistant bacteria... so hope it is nonresistant.

Question 6

abscess / boil near my armpit -- how can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Professional drain: Abscesses only have one treatment- drainage. The localized collection of fluid won't get penetrated by antibiotics. Go see a doctor that does minor in-office procedures to get it drained.

Question 7

abscessed baby tooth with no pain or boil, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Most likely, what you are seeing is something called an eruption cyst. Eruption cysts are not uncommon and are nothing to worry about. However, you must go to a dentist to determine if, in fact, this is an eruption cyst.

Question 8

i have a boil / abscess on neck after intercourse. help?

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Boil: Boils are referred to as abscesses, in the medical community.  They can occur from breaks in the skin, which provide a route of infection for bacteria to form an abscess (collection of pus/infection).  When this happens, you may need to see a medical provider who may need to prescribe you antibiotics or incise and drain the abscess.  Some home remedies may include a warm compress and ibuprofen.

Question 9

warning; tmi; i have. abscess/boil in my butt crack. hurts to sit down. had them before and they go away but is there something else i can do?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: Be sure to keep this area clean now and in the future- this will help with prevent further infection.  Try placing a warm compress on the area such as a warm wash cloth, this will help blood flow and healing.  You may need antibiotics or incision if the abscess is large.

Question 10

on the inner side of my thigh i have  something that could possibly be a boil or abscess , it showed up out of know when i woke up this morning .

Accepted Answer

Foliculitis : staph folliculitis in a groin or inner thigh area is common, and sometimes requires local incision and drainage. Please seek medical care to prevent further spread of infection, since MRSA is also possible

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I have a hard abcess/boil under my arm in the pit. its hard and has not come to a head i only just noticed it yesterday. i am a meth addict do u think this could be the cause and what should i do its hurts so bad, its not hot like what ive seen from peopl

A member asked:

Can an abscess become a boil?

A member asked:

Are abscess and a boil treated the same way?

A member asked:

Having boils or abscess continuously appearing in different arrears of my body, i would like to find out if it is symptom of a condition or infection and if so how can i cure it.

A member asked:

I have 2 boils/abscesses that won't go away. they are no longer painful and they are smaller in size but they've been there about 2 months. i have a third one on my behind that just recently formed. a1c is high 10.9%?

A member asked:

Abscess / boil near my armpit -- how can i treat it?

A member asked:

Abscessed baby tooth with no pain or boil, is this normal?

A member asked:

I have a boil / abscess on neck after intercourse. help?

A member asked:

Warning; tmi; i have. abscess/boil in my butt crack. hurts to sit down. had them before and they go away but is there something else i can do?

A member asked:

On the inner side of my thigh i have something that could possibly be a boil or abscess , it showed up out of know when i woke up this morning .

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