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My wife has a boil or abcess which has doubled in size. larger than a big grape. she's put salve on it. now she has pain down her leg & it's hot.?
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See a doctor. Now: A rapidly growing abscess with warmth and radiating pain could be a sign that the infection may be spreading with potential serious consequences. This needs to be seen by a doctor now.
Answered 3/21/2015
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