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I have a horrible pimple like boil on my lower stomach.popped it twice and a lot came out.next day is really swollen around the area and hurts bad?

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Probable infection: Boils are either inflamed cysts or bacterial infections like an abscess or a furuncle. If it is draining and painful, please see your doctor as soon as possible. You may need antibiotics after a bacterial culture is taken from the wound.

Answered 3/6/2020

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Dr. Antonio Cruz answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Possible infection: If it is in fact a "boil" it could either just be inflamed but since it is painful i would worry about the possibility of an infection - expecially if you popped it and traumatized it with your hands. Our hands are really dirty! make your way over to your dermatologist or a walk in center to get it checked out for possible infection.

Answered 6/21/2017

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