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Had what i think was a boil and it popped while i was sleeping but its still raised and painful and bloody. what can i do to reduce pain?
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Apply soaks of warm: water, actually as hot as you can tolerate (without burning yourself) 4-5 times a day. Do not push on or otherwise manipulate the abscess. If it does not drain fully, it may recur. See your doctor Monday to tell if you need antibiotics &/or surgical incision to keep it open & draining. If you notice red streaks of the skin near the abscess or it remains very painful, seek urgent care today.
Answered 11/22/2015
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