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Boil on elbow

2020-07-30 18:07:17
Sir I have a boil on my elbow and its size is increasing and making my elbow movements very difficult.will it settle down by antibiotics alone .thanku
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Looks like small one. Should settle with proper antibiotics and analgesics.
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Answered2020-08-02 19:12:18

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It's mostly hair follicle infection It will settle down Wil take week

Answered2020-07-30 18:57:45

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Requires drainage...visit surgeon

Answered2020-08-01 03:49:03

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Apply metrogylM ointment locally Thrice daily Oral antibiotics Analgesic It will settle in a week time

Answered2020-07-31 07:33:09

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