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Does Pus From An External Boil Drain Into The Body?

I had a boil cut and drained on the back of my neck around 2 years ago> last week it cam back in the same spot. I have not been able to get to the doctor yet and it has started to go down on its own with no draining. should i be worried that the pus is draining into my system
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

I think it is a small abscess,as it is draining by itself nothing to worry. I would suggest you to undergo lab investigations like CBC, blood culture, FBS,PPBS and routine urine examination.

To fasten up the drainage of the abscess you can apply hot fermentation which will soften the abscess and helps in drainage of the pus.

I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like Tab Bactoclav, 625 mg, twice daily for at least five days to prevent the secondary bacterial infection.
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Does Pus From An External Boil Drain Into The Body?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, I think it is a small abscess,as it is draining by itself nothing to worry. I would suggest you to undergo lab investigations like CBC, blood culture, FBS,PPBS and routine urine examination. To fasten up the drainage of the abscess you can apply hot fermentation which will soften the abscess and helps in drainage of the pus. I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like Tab Bactoclav, 625 mg, twice daily for at least five days to prevent the secondary bacterial infection. Thank you.