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Pus Filled Boil On The Buttocks. Throbbing Pain Before Getting Bursted. Internal Infections?

hi, i have a puss boil on the cheeks of my buttocks. this is happening for the fourth time in the last 10 months. i experience throbbing pain when it occurs and it usually takes a week for the boil to burst. i have consulted general physicians and they said that it was due to some kind of internal infections. i would like to know your view about the same, any treatment procedures, methods to avoid its occurrence or any other suggestions.

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Mon, 20 May 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
You have history of abscess now fourth time, yes it is because of infection Inflammation around a hair follicle can also lead to the formation of an abscess, which is called a boil (furuncle).
weakened immune systems get certain abscesses more often. some of common causes are Diabetes,Alcoholism,any malignancy, and chronic steroid use.

Abscess formation require surgical process called I&D (Incision and drainage)cut open the abscess and totally drain it of pus and debris.
Anti inflammatory and analgesic may be required. Proper antibiotics will be given it should heal in 10 to 15 days completely.
Maintain good personal hygiene by washing your skin with soap and water regularly.
Seek immediate medical attention for any puncture wounds, especially if:
You think there may be some debris in the wound, If you have listed medical conditions then take care.
Please take care
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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Pus Filled Boil On The Buttocks. Throbbing Pain Before Getting Bursted. Internal Infections?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, You have history of abscess now fourth time, yes it is because of infection Inflammation around a hair follicle can also lead to the formation of an abscess, which is called a boil (furuncle). weakened immune systems get certain abscesses more often. some of common causes are Diabetes,Alcoholism,any malignancy, and chronic steroid use. Abscess formation require surgical process called I&D (Incision and drainage)cut open the abscess and totally drain it of pus and debris. Anti inflammatory and analgesic may be required. Proper antibiotics will be given it should heal in 10 to 15 days completely. Maintain good personal hygiene by washing your skin with soap and water regularly. Seek immediate medical attention for any puncture wounds, especially if: You think there may be some debris in the wound, If you have listed medical conditions then take care. Please take care Good Luck. Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.