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I am a 67 year old male. Last month on 27th one boil of approximate size 3-4" suddenly appeared on my left hand elbow. There is no pain in it. Doctor advised me ice pack and some medicines. But it still exists in size around 2" approx inspite of ice pack twice a day. Can I wait or consult for surgery.
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A boil of 3-4 inches is not a boil it is an abscess or carbuncle. You have not mentioned diabetes or cardiac problems. Diabetics typically develop such lesions and require drainage. You have to be fully investigated and drainage or excision of the carbuncle done.
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