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I had a breast boil and i got it drained some but there was still some pus left.some weeks after that my breast hast been hurting a little and it seems like there is more pus should i be worried?
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Incompletely drained boils can turn into a formidable abscess. Have your MD check the area and if necessary drain it further in conjunction with antibiotic use.
Answered 6/9/2021
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