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Boil on my left thigh
I have a boil on my left thigh and it is troublin
g me , can u suggest what medicine should I take to cure it .. yesterday night I had mold fever as well due to the pain and I took PCM
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Boils can form because of Staphylococcus aureus infections. Is there any history of trauma, or breakage of hair follicle near the groin area?
Treatment would depend on some other characteristics of the boil as well like Amy discharge from the boil, associated swelling etc
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thorough evaluation
antibiotic regime and drainage, if reqd
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The boil is due to bacterial infection .
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I think should continue with antibiotics.
Consult me for further guidance.
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Dr. Utsav Nandwana
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Udaipur
What is size of boil and is it discharging pus from it?
It may be needing incision and drainage of pus under aseptic condition. But if its very small then antibiotics like amoxyclav can cure it. Exact treatment will depend on current condition of boil
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