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I had a really huge boil on my butt cheek, it popped two days ago and is still swollen and continues to drain. how long will it drain for.

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Dr. Christopher Abel answered

See your doctor: Sounds like the infection may be deeper than you were able to drain. Your doctor may need to attempt to drain more fluid and/or put you on antibiotics.

Answered 10/24/2016

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A member asked:

I had a really huge boil on my butt cheek, it popped two days ago and is still swollen and continues to drain. how long will it drain for.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Abel answered

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