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A member asked:
I have 3 abscess or boil below the waist area, will i be admitted into hospital and put under sedation to drain these?
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Boils: You will likely be given local anesthetic for comfort and treated as an out patient. Please discuss this fear w/your doctor. Peace and good health.
Answered 11/29/2017
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