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Hi i have a boil on my buttock. can i die from this ? i have had it for 5 days. does it go away itself ?

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Treatment: Boils or abscess do not resolve spontaneously. The pain associated with them may decrease as the pus drains but antibiotic treatment is needed. Larger boils may need drainage.

Answered 7/21/2018

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