What are the side effects from prolonging not going to a doctor for a boil under the armpit?
By Duck Freeman
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I'm a RN and I work in urgent care. You should apply warm compresses to the boil and soak it in warm water if possible. If it grows in size, becomes warmer to the touch, has red streaks traveling away from it, or you develop a fever and/or flu-like symptoms you need medical attention. Usually warm compress and time will cause it to come to "a head" and it will drain on its own. A benefit of medical treatment is that they can culture it and tell you if it is something serious like MRSA which requires antibiotic therapy. Hope this helps!
Can you please tell me the best remedy for a 10 month old little girl to get rid of from her bottom
I would take her to the doctor and follow their recommendations. The boil could be a symptom of an underlying problem. However you treat it, do not attempt to lance or pop the boil. This can cause a bigger infection which can lead to a serious illness.
Good luck with your little girl and let us know what the doctor suggests for treatment.
In the first place it might not be a boil. It could be an infected cyst. Just go to the doctor for something like that.
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Left untreated Boils can result not only in repeat episodes but also:
Spread of infection to other parts of the body or skin surfaces
Abscess formation
Good luck.
When to seek medical help for boils"
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You can use hot compresses if the boils is soft. If it is hard, nothing will come out anyway.
Home treatments should only be used on small boils. If your boil is bigger than a pea or has a lot of redness around it, go to a doctor instead of trying to deal with it yourself.
* If you get a FEVER go to the doctor right away!
Fever means the infection has spread.
Home Treatment:
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Under your arm? Ouch! I'd heed the advice of the urgent-care RN. If your insurance plan includes an "Ask-a-Nurse" help line, give them a call, but they'll prob tell you the same. Do what you can for yourself, and seek medical attention if you must.
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