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I had a boil on my breast, it had to be cut. now a lump is there, everything drained out! will it go away?

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Dr. Adam Newman answered

Talk to surgeon: You need to be checked by the doc that did the drainage. It likely will resolve - after it is emptied, it takes time for the inflammation to easy off. Good luck!

Answered 7/25/2013

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A member asked:

I had a boil on my breast, it had to be cut. now a lump is there, everything drained out! will it go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adam Newman answered

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