10 Boils Symptoms

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Reviewed: dr. vanta

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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/

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Hot, Painful Skin

While some boils may be managed at home, some symptoms indicate the infection is larger and should be looked at by a doctor. If the skin around the boil is showing signs of infection, medical attention is indicated.

The skin around the boil may be red and slightly swollen. If it becomes hot to the touch and painful, a person should see a doctor. They may need antibiotics or help to drain the infection.²‘Boils.’ Nhs.uk, 17 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/boils/

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