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A member asked:

The area around the boil is very red and swollen. the boil itself is darker and extremely painful. i feel like my whole arm is infected. could it be?

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See doctor: Your arm may be affected by lymphatic inflammation. You should consult a doctor immediately, If you do not have a doctor, do the emergency department of the nearest hospital to forestall the infection getting more serious.

Answered 3/23/2017

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