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Suggest Remedies For A Boil In Between The Buttock Cheeks, Fever And Chills
I am trying not to go to the ER. I have couple things going I had sinus drainage slightly yellow. About 2 days ago I started to develop a boil in between my butt cheeks. Bought some Ichthammol ointment to treat it ,been putting very hot compress on it,about to take a laxative. In the mean time I have developed a fever 101.6 at 6pm with chills and body aches now it is 102 I am a 57 yr old female rarely sick. Do I need to go to the ER
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection. I suggest using Tylenol every six hours for the fever.
I also suggest to apply warm compresses and soak the boil in warm water.
This will decrease the pain and help draw the pus to the surface. You can also apply Neosporin cream for local application twice a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection. I suggest using Tylenol every six hours for the fever.
I also suggest to apply warm compresses and soak the boil in warm water.
This will decrease the pain and help draw the pus to the surface. You can also apply Neosporin cream for local application twice a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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