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Doc my husband has boil in his penis. ahm is this normal? im scared because he cant move and walk normally bec he said it is painful

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Get him to a Dr.: He needs antibiotic and to have the boil drained if possible.

Answered 6/17/2016

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