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What Should Be Done About Milky Stuff Running From Broken Lump On Back?

my husband has a large lump on the back of his neck. he went to urgent care and they gave him a shot in the rear and bactrum. now as he lays down, milky stuff is running nonstop out of a whole that has opened. what can I do to help him? I'm assuming it needs to drain, should I worry about it contaminating other skin?
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Lump which has ruptured is due to it's increased size and probably infectious.
It probably looks infectious with abscess rupture. Contamination of surrounding skin could possibly result in contamination and spreading of infection. I would suggest an abscess drainage.
Painkillers, systemic antibiotic cover with sterile dressing is necessary.
Nutritional improvement along with vitamin c tablets could help improve faster.
If diabetic, control of sugar is necessary.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further queries.. Happy to help.
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What Should Be Done About Milky Stuff Running From Broken Lump On Back?

Hi, Lump which has ruptured is due to it s increased size and probably infectious. It probably looks infectious with abscess rupture. Contamination of surrounding skin could possibly result in contamination and spreading of infection. I would suggest an abscess drainage. Painkillers, systemic antibiotic cover with sterile dressing is necessary. Nutritional improvement along with vitamin c tablets could help improve faster. If diabetic, control of sugar is necessary. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further queries.. Happy to help.