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Had a boil lanced-i was wondering if it was normal for it 2 be painful for a couple days after? didntgo 2 school 'cause i can't sit for hrs-its on butt
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Boils: Once lanced (or incised and drained) usually feel a lot better but if your boil was on any pressure bearing surfaces, pain would be anticipated from sitting on it. If you're not getting better from the lancing, you need to return to your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Pain after an incision and drainage of a boil can be tender enough to preclude sitting.
Answered 9/27/2013
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