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HELP massive lump (possibly abscess) in leg.

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youarenotkiddingme · 23/05/2017 19:29

What can I do?

Started as a small lump and I assumed it was an in growing hair?

Yesterday and today it's just got bigger and bigger and now is so painful to walk.

I've tried tea tree oil bath and direct hot water and tea tree. I now have the wheat bag on it.

There seems to be at least 5 small possible areas of drainage and a small amount of puss came out.

Any ideas what I can do?

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Cakes140481 · 23/05/2017 23:44

My daughter had this and had to go to hospital.... it burst as she laid on the bed .... she had to have antibiotics... hers to started as a small spot ! You def need medical attention as it's an infection

youarenotkiddingme · 24/05/2017 06:40

I'm going to ring for GP appointment this morning.
Tea tree seemed to dull pain but the hard lump is still there

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Imnotaslimjim · 24/05/2017 08:51

If there is a solid lump, it definitely needs seeing to. It will almost certainly need antibiotics. Hope it eases quickly. I have hidradenitis suppurativa and the boils can be agony.

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