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Boil or spider bite
I have a spot on my belly. It's red, swollen,has 5 spots on it and hurts bad. Ii don't know if it's a boil or spider bite
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"As" per your clinical history is concerned do a clinical examination by your Doctor[Derm]to know if it is a boil or not. Apply a warm compress to drain it and take oral antibiotics to prevent infection.
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Kindly upload the pic. If boil is increasing immediately visit a health facility
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