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My partner has a 4 day old boil like knot above her hip on her right side. it's tennis ball size and won't come to a head wut do we do. tried everyth?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

See doctor: Call to see doctor in next 48 hours. If it is indeed the size of a tennis ball, that is HUGE. The primary treatment for a boil like that is drainage. Until time of appointment, apply warm packs every hour, and if fever or any neurologic symptoms, go to ER.

Answered 7/1/2014

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A member asked:

My partner has a 4 day old boil like knot above her hip on her right side. it's tennis ball size and won't come to a head wut do we do. tried everyth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

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