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What Causes Development Of A Large Boil On Back Of Knee During Pregnancy?
I am 36 weeks pregnant and my OB hs planned a caeserean nxt week.I hve developed a big boil on back side of my knees which is little painful. Tried few home remedies bt it has become worse..Could you suggest me a remedy?? Do i need to meet a doctor??
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult!
I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.
Pregnancy is a low immunity state and in this state women get infections very frequently. It seems to be a hair follicle infection on the skin of back of knee.
Most commonly it is caused by a bacteria "staph. aureus". Hot fomentation and Tylenol. Tylenol will relieve pain and inflammation. If I was your treating physician I would have prescribed you with Mupirocin topical (Bactroban cream). It will not affect your baby and is safest to use topically or orally. It will cure your disease.
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DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.
Pregnancy is a low immunity state and in this state women get infections very frequently. It seems to be a hair follicle infection on the skin of back of knee.
Most commonly it is caused by a bacteria "staph. aureus". Hot fomentation and Tylenol. Tylenol will relieve pain and inflammation. If I was your treating physician I would have prescribed you with Mupirocin topical (Bactroban cream). It will not affect your baby and is safest to use topically or orally. It will cure your disease.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
FOR DIRECT QUESTIONS: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70199
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