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I have a painful cyst or boil on my backside and not feeling well. what should i do?
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See a doctor: If you have an infected cyst or an abscess on your buttocks you may need it opened up and drained and you may need antibiotic treatment. Get checked out by your M.D.
Answered 6/20/2013
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