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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?

Q: 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?

: 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.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/9/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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