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What Does A Boil In The Groin Area Indicate?
I ve a boil in my groin area..just near scrotum over left thigh since 5-6days....2 days back ,it develops a central red ,soft area of 0.3*0.3 cm surrouned by hard indurated area of 4*2cm. It started to pain 2days back...i consult a surgeon,he advised me tab.cefixime with tab.diclofenac.PLUS SU MAG OINTMENT DRESSING. The next day I applied lots of su mag and dressed it well.by the end of the day...my pain was gone BUT THE BOIL HAS A OPENING NOW. WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW... .A.should I continue su mag dressing B.stop su mag dressing as the wound/boil is open now C.start Betadine dressing D.Go and consult the surgeon again....for further drainage.
Mon, 8 May 2017
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern.
Your description points to an abscess that has collected.I will advise you see the your Doctor or surgeon for drainage.You will need regular dressing there after and continue with cefixime and diclofenac.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns.
Wish you a speedy recovery
Dr Mbuomboh
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern.
Your description points to an abscess that has collected.I will advise you see the your Doctor or surgeon for drainage.You will need regular dressing there after and continue with cefixime and diclofenac.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns.
Wish you a speedy recovery
Dr Mbuomboh
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