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Lump Getting On The Back, Clear Liquid And Dark Blood Flowing Out. Problem?
I have what looks like an insect bite on my back. I do not recall getting bit or stung. Happened about a week ago. Friend looked at it and said she thought it was a heat pimple, but it got bigger - size of two half dollars and red. A little pus came out, but other than that I haven't really messed with it. Looked at it today and it had a scab on it. I removed the scab to put some ointment on it and some clear liquid came out and then a lot of dark red blood (was flowing down my back). I got the blood off and put the ointment and a bandaide on. Lump is about the size of a quarter now (a week later). I did feel a little sick to my stomach and "not right" on day 2 or 3. What could it be?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hello,
You seem to have developed a big boil on your back.
Although with oozing of some pus and blood,the size has reduced but you should consult a doctor to have a close look into it.
You definitely require a course of anti biotics but whether drainage,by lancing,is required or not can be told only after visual inspection.
Consult your doctor and get the needful done.
Thanks
You seem to have developed a big boil on your back.
Although with oozing of some pus and blood,the size has reduced but you should consult a doctor to have a close look into it.
You definitely require a course of anti biotics but whether drainage,by lancing,is required or not can be told only after visual inspection.
Consult your doctor and get the needful done.
Thanks
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