What Causes Recurrent Furunculosis?

Posted on Sun, 13 Nov 2016

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Question : I have abcess like sores in my pelvic region...started on my butt then went between my legs when the erupt soild white tissue is forced out leaving a crater behind to heal
And it cyclical every thing is ok then couple months later it returns I now have one on my monds the size of a walnut and is extremly painful

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM, you have recurrent furunculosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM, you have recurrent furunculosis. Please rule out Diabetes, take a prolonged course of antibiotics, probiotics, B complex with zinc. If you are not a Diabetic, a course of liver boosters help--many of my patients with similar complaints have benefited.--regards

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