
What Causes A Large Grape Size Pus Filled Boil On Chest?

Question: I have a boil on my chest about the size of a large grape it is hot, had an opening that drains a bit of fluid but the pain and the temperature are challenging.
Brief Answer:
It must be incised and drained.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
This is an abscess. It must be incised and drained. Otherwise it wont heal. Please consult general surgeon as soon as possible. Do not wait with it as it is a source of an infection for the rest of the body.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
It must be incised and drained.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
This is an abscess. It must be incised and drained. Otherwise it wont heal. Please consult general surgeon as soon as possible. Do not wait with it as it is a source of an infection for the rest of the body.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I can't get to my doctor until tomorrow - what might I do to manage the pain and infection?
Brief Answer:
Drainage is the only way.
Detailed Answer:
The only way to manage the infection and the pain is drainage. If you are able to do that, try to evacuate as much as possible.
Drainage is the only way.
Detailed Answer:
The only way to manage the infection and the pain is drainage. If you are able to do that, try to evacuate as much as possible.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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