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I have a boil that busted and it's now draining blue/green pus and the pain is severe. what should i do?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Seek care: It is important to identify the infecting organism with a culture and start antibiotics. May not have completely drained and require incision and further drainage.Warm compresses can sometimes help

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/26/2018

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A member asked:

I have a boil that busted and it's now draining blue/green pus and the pain is severe. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Brown answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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