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Is It Advisable To Take A Hot Bath For A Cyst In The Upper Leg?

I have a cyst or something which is now the size of an egg on my upper leg. I did get some anti biotics from a doctor yesterday and it's started to drain. I was told to use a hot compress to get more out, but will a 5 minute hot bath be ok also, or is that a bad idea?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM.
Treatment for Your leg lump--rt neck lump below jawbone-
a-In my opinion its a bad idea.
b-Now as its arleady draining-No need to use hot compresses.
c-Just dress and take treatment with your family doctor -as you are already taking antibiotics from him, get dressings and anti-inflammatory drugs-which would suffice and would be needed for 5 days time to get relieved.
Hope this would help your worry to take proper steps for health.
Wellcome again if you have any more query in this regard.Have a Good Day.
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Is It Advisable To Take A Hot Bath For A Cyst In The Upper Leg?

Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM. Treatment for Your leg lump--rt neck lump below jawbone- a-In my opinion its a bad idea. b-Now as its arleady draining-No need to use hot compresses. c-Just dress and take treatment with your family doctor -as you are already taking antibiotics from him, get dressings and anti-inflammatory drugs-which would suffice and would be needed for 5 days time to get relieved. Hope this would help your worry to take proper steps for health. Wellcome again if you have any more query in this regard.Have a Good Day.