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I have a boil on the back of my leg right below the calve muscle. the skin around it is swollen and it's very painful. feels like pressure.?
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See doctor: You're probably right. You need to see your doctor. If that's what it is, it needs to be drained, cultured, and an antibiotic prescribed.
Answered 11/18/2012
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