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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Boil On The Hip
Question: I suffer from swelling like big boil in the hip from using the toilette , and there is always blood come out of it , but there is no pain. Knowing that I am practicing walking and a little sports, and I am shy to go to the doctor to show my hip if there is any treatment do you recommend without going to the doctor I will be grateful , thanks
Brief Answer:
Kindly visit a general surgeon for incision and drainage and medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to HCM.
This is Dr.riyanka answering your query.
Sine there is a boil on the hip, it suggests infection.Depending on the size of the boil first the boil should be incised and drained and then medications should be applied.
If i was your treating physician/general surgeon after incision and drainage (out patient procedure), i would have recommmended:
1. Presription drug-Oral antibiotics- Ciprofloxacin and Tinidazole combination daily twice for 10 days.
2. Apply (Povidone-iodine0 antiseptic solution to clean the boil and apply a topical antibiotic like (Clindamycin 1%, Benzoyl peroxide 5% cream) and cover it up using a bandage so that it heals faster.
3. If there is pain then, Tablet diclofenac 50mg can be taken once daily for
3 days.
4. Tablet serratiopeptidase daily twice for 7 days for quick healing.
However, the antibiotics are prescription medication and you need to visit a physician .Also if the boil is bigger in size it may need incision and drainage(Small out patient procedure) so kindly do consult a physician and please dont be shy as we dont want any complications to occur for which you may need hospitalisation.
A doctor always keeps patient information confidential so you dont need to worry or be shy.
Hope this answered your query.
Do write back for more doubts.
If this answered your query then please close the forum and rate it.
Get well soon.Have a nice day!
Regards,
Dr.Riyanka
Kindly visit a general surgeon for incision and drainage and medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to HCM.
This is Dr.riyanka answering your query.
Sine there is a boil on the hip, it suggests infection.Depending on the size of the boil first the boil should be incised and drained and then medications should be applied.
If i was your treating physician/general surgeon after incision and drainage (out patient procedure), i would have recommmended:
1. Presription drug-Oral antibiotics- Ciprofloxacin and Tinidazole combination daily twice for 10 days.
2. Apply (Povidone-iodine0 antiseptic solution to clean the boil and apply a topical antibiotic like (Clindamycin 1%, Benzoyl peroxide 5% cream) and cover it up using a bandage so that it heals faster.
3. If there is pain then, Tablet diclofenac 50mg can be taken once daily for
3 days.
4. Tablet serratiopeptidase daily twice for 7 days for quick healing.
However, the antibiotics are prescription medication and you need to visit a physician .Also if the boil is bigger in size it may need incision and drainage(Small out patient procedure) so kindly do consult a physician and please dont be shy as we dont want any complications to occur for which you may need hospitalisation.
A doctor always keeps patient information confidential so you dont need to worry or be shy.
Hope this answered your query.
Do write back for more doubts.
If this answered your query then please close the forum and rate it.
Get well soon.Have a nice day!
Regards,
Dr.Riyanka
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