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  • 22 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I'm really worried about this boil that's been causing me pain for the last two days. I saw a nephrologist, and they prescribed some medication for a 5-day course. Is this the right kind of treatment? Should I be doing anything else to help it heal faster?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

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