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Boil on arm

2018-11-26 14:49:59
I have developed boil on my left arm. There was a puspoint on it.I did warm fomentation and pus point is reduced. But still tenderness , redness and swelling is present. Should I continue with hot fomentation or switch to cold?. I can't take oral antibiotics as I am pregnant. I am applying antibiotic ointment.
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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).

Answered2018-12-07 08:49:39

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Thats good the result will come plz continue

Answered2018-12-02 08:38:24

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Consult with your gynecologist

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You should consult your gynecologist.

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Would be better to consult gynecologist

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Hi. Kindly consult your gynaec to ascertain what you can do about boil. Hopefully your antibiotic cream will do the job till then. Keep the boil clean and well aerated.. If hot phomentation is, comfortable you can continue

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