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A member asked:
I had a really huge boil on my butt cheek, it popped two days ago and is still swollen and continues to drain. how long will it drain for.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See your doctor: Sounds like the infection may be deeper than you were able to drain. Your doctor may need to attempt to drain more fluid and/or put you on antibiotics.
Answered 10/24/2016
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