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I have a boil on my perineum and it finally ruptured 1.5 days ago, i'm taking 3-4 hot baths a day, still oozing, but it is still big in size. normal?
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Need meds: Antibiotic are probably indicated. See a general surgeon. This could have connections to the Rectum or hemorrhoids
Answered 10/9/2018
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