10 Boils Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Boils and Carbuncles - Symptoms and Causes.' Mayo Clinic, 11 Sept. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/boils-and-carbuncles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353770
- 2. 'Boils.' Nhs.uk, 17 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/boils/
- 3. 'Symptoms of Sepsis.' Nhs.uk, 23 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/
Swelling and Tenderness
Over the next few days of infection, the boil may grow to over 2 inches. It may press out from the skin in a small mound, or it may be lower and cover a larger area.
As the boil swells, it commonly becomes more uncomfortable. Putting pressure on the boil may cause pain, or the boil may ache when undisturbed.1‘Boils and Carbuncles - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 11 Sept. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/boils-and-carbuncles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353770 Over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, may help mitigate these symptoms.2‘Boils.’ Nhs.uk, 17 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/boils/
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