I have a boil about the size of a quarter. Its on my RUE. I have had it for about 10 days, It became painful, so I stuck a 22 guage needle in it in 2 places and pushed about 5cc puss and blood out of the 2 holes. It hurts. I have been putting the hottest water I can stand on it in the shower and watching it. I have warm flushed skin about 2 inches around this thing. I have some old Keflex from a really bad throat infection about a year ago. Is this a good antibiotic to use? Should I just go to the doctor and spend $30 bucks or wait it out?
PS: I am a RN in a hospital , so any advice would be appreciated.
2006-08-10 15:20:05 · 1 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hon, I suggest strongly that you see a doctor! This might thave to be cultured to be sure it is being treated with the proper antibiotic. I am concerned about the size of the inflamed area around it. By squeezing it, you might have pushed some of the infection deeper into your tissues and could end up with a cellulitis (if you don't already have one). Please, please see a doctor!
2006-08-10 16:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋