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I'am earily in my pregnancy and I have a boil on my rightside of my leg .

By Anonymous April 5, 2013 - 4:57pm
 
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I just wanted to know what can I do for it at home I really dont want to go in I know they would have to lace it open but is their really anything I could do at home for it for takeing care of it at home or what should I do? it has'ent pop yet and its really pain full I cant walk on my leg that much any answer??

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Hello Anonymous,

For your own health, and the health of your unborn baby, you need to have this boil looked at by your doctor. Your doctor can evaluate it and recommend the appropriate treatment.

A boil is a skin infection caused by staphylococcal bacteria. The bacteria enters the body through tiny nicks or cuts in the skin or can travel down the hair to the hair follicle.

My concern for recommending a home remedy is that you are pregnant and a boil is an infection. You do not want to put your unborn child at risk. That is why I recommend you seek medical attention.

Maryann

April 5, 2013 - 5:17pm
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