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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bump Which Is Bleeding

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Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014
Question: I had a bump under my skin and I squeezed on it now its swollen and starting to drain. I've been keeping heat on it. What else do I need to do?
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Answered by Dr. Souvik Adhikari (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bump under skin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

There are 2 possibilities to your condition: a bump either is an inflammatory swelling due to various causes or might be a boil with pus within it. In either case, if you manipulate the swelling it will increase in size owing to further inflammation and drain. If it drains pus then it is infective, if it drains a clear, serous fluid then it is inflammatory. In either event, it is safe to apply a local antibiotic ointment over the swelling two times a day. It is also safe to take a course of antibiotics if the swelling becomes red and enlarged.
If it causes too much pain then you can take a pain medication till the swelling comes down in size.

Please feel free to ask me further questions in case you have any.

Regards,

Dr. Souvik Adhikari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bump Which Is Bleeding

Brief Answer: Bump under skin Detailed Answer: Hello, There are 2 possibilities to your condition: a bump either is an inflammatory swelling due to various causes or might be a boil with pus within it. In either case, if you manipulate the swelling it will increase in size owing to further inflammation and drain. If it drains pus then it is infective, if it drains a clear, serous fluid then it is inflammatory. In either event, it is safe to apply a local antibiotic ointment over the swelling two times a day. It is also safe to take a course of antibiotics if the swelling becomes red and enlarged. If it causes too much pain then you can take a pain medication till the swelling comes down in size. Please feel free to ask me further questions in case you have any. Regards, Dr. Souvik Adhikari