Suggest Treatment For Inflamed Lump
Question: I have a hard lump looks like a boil, it's very hot and feels inflamed is there anything I can do or antibiotics I can take?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
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Generally inflamed lump can contain pus. If so, the pus should be drained. Without it, antibiotic may be ineffective.
That is why it is good to consult general surgeon with such problem. Antibiotic like Amoxicilline can be also give however after the incision.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Please attach a photo if thats possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Can you please attach a photo of it?
Generally inflamed lump can contain pus. If so, the pus should be drained. Without it, antibiotic may be ineffective.
That is why it is good to consult general surgeon with such problem. Antibiotic like Amoxicilline can be also give however after the incision.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
It has to be drained.
Detailed Answer:
This looks like in needs to be incised and drained. You definitely should consult general surgeon.
It has to be drained.
Detailed Answer:
This looks like in needs to be incised and drained. You definitely should consult general surgeon.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar