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Should I Worry About Blood Gushing From The Wound?
I have a boil, I went to the ER 4 days ago they prescribed me antibotics because it was way to big to be lanced and the place it was at wasn t safe ( buttcrack right next to my butthole ) WELL yesterday it busted but was barley draining. I cleaned it and dressed it. then last night I got up and apparently it had soaked through the gauze pad and tape and squirted all down my legs and pants. (I know that s normal) Well last night it started gushing blood. is that normal?
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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An abscess is a collection of pus.
All abscesses , regardless of location, should be incised and drained once the pus has broken down and it can drain.
Incision and drainage of an abscess by a doctor is the definitive treatment because even though they may drain spontaneously , small pockets of pus remain that may cause reinfection.
The blood that you are noticing is not unusual. An abscess would also contain blood mixed with the discharge.
If you have sitz baths this would help to clean it and with the healing process. This involves sitting in warm (not hot water ) for 10 to 15 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day (or going to the sea if this is an option).
If it has be done at home (no sea water)then you can add salt to the water.
Continue the antibiotics.
I hope this helps
An abscess is a collection of pus.
All abscesses , regardless of location, should be incised and drained once the pus has broken down and it can drain.
Incision and drainage of an abscess by a doctor is the definitive treatment because even though they may drain spontaneously , small pockets of pus remain that may cause reinfection.
The blood that you are noticing is not unusual. An abscess would also contain blood mixed with the discharge.
If you have sitz baths this would help to clean it and with the healing process. This involves sitting in warm (not hot water ) for 10 to 15 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day (or going to the sea if this is an option).
If it has be done at home (no sea water)then you can add salt to the water.
Continue the antibiotics.
I hope this helps
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