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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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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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