Suggest Treatment For A Large Sore On Neck Causing Neck Stiffness

Posted on Wed, 13 Jan 2016

Question: I have a large sore on the back of my neck that is making my neck/back of head consistently hurt. As well as neck stiff on the left side.

Firet photo is most recent other is from hours ago

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotics , analgesic and local betadine ointment will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query including photographs and understand your concern. It is most probably boil with cellulitis. It requires antibiotics for infection control and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C is helpful in healing. Local application of povidine iodide ( betadine ointment) with be of help. You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (16 minutes later)

Thank you very much

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome to healthcaremagic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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