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Red Lump On Leg, Hurts To Move And Sit Around. What Could Be This?
hey, i m 16 I have a lump that s red and purplish and it like 2 w on my leg near my area, it hurts to sit and move around, i m scared and really don t want to go to the doctor, I just wanted to know what i could do i ve been soaking in the tub with hot water, hot towels and my grandma put fat back on it to see if it will get a head on it, so it can be burst. please reply back soon.
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Incision and drainage would help it resolve if its soft and fluctuant.
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Apply topical mupirocin ointment twice daily
Tke oral antibiotis like Augmentin 625mg thrice daily for 7 days.
take a pain killer like bruffen 400mg thrice daily.
Apply topical mupirocin ointment twice daily
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