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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Hard Carbuncle On The Back

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2015
Question: I have a carbuncle on my back close to neck. ItsIts very painful and hard
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Continue with medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Carbuncles are deep bacterial infection and need time for complete cure.
You have been prescribed correct medication.
Continue with that.
Sometimes the pus is deep seated and needs to be removed by surgery.
Please discuss with your treating doctor regarding this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Hard Carbuncle On The Back

Brief Answer: Continue with medication Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Carbuncles are deep bacterial infection and need time for complete cure. You have been prescribed correct medication. Continue with that. Sometimes the pus is deep seated and needs to be removed by surgery. Please discuss with your treating doctor regarding this. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.