Anal boil: Depends on results of culture & sensitivity testing, after excising & draining the lesion.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Painful!: That sounds very painful for you. Your doctor may need to lance the boil to relieve the pressure and allow the pus to drain. Without this, antibiotics may have a difficult time getting into that space. Sitz baths may be helpful until you can see your doctor and receive the best help.
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