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Should i go to the hospital when i get boils that are as big a golf balls, green puss, can't walk and fever?

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Yes: You may need incision and drainage and or oral or IV antibiotics

Answered 3/7/2015

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Dr. Jeremy Porter answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Seek attention : If you have draining abscesses, especially as large as described, you need to be evaluated by a physician. The treatment may be as simple as bedside drainage and oral antibiotics, or inpatient admission for IV antibiotics. If the abscesses are very deep you may even need surgery for drainage. You should be seen promptly.

Answered 3/7/2015

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Absolutely yes: If what you describe is true, you should consider having this boil drained surgically

Answered 6/12/2017

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