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Medically reviewed by Amanda Caldwell, MSN, APRN-C — By Tessa Sawyers — Updated on April 25, 2023
You may be tempted to pop or lance a boil at home, but do not do this.
This can spread infection and make the boil worse. Your boil may contain bacteria that could be dangerous if not properly treated.
If your boil is painful or isn’t healing, have it checked by a healthcare professional. They may need to surgically open and drain the boil and prescribe antibiotics.
Boils are caused by inflammation of a hair follicle or sweat gland. Typically, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus causes this inflammation.
A boil usually appears as a hard lump under the skin. It then develops into a firm balloon-like growth under the skin as it fills with pus.
A boil typically appears in crevices or places where sweat and oil can build up, such as:
- underarms
- waist area
- buttocks
- under breasts
- groin area
A boil commonly has a white or yellow center, which is caused by the pus inside it. The boil may spread to other areas of the skin. A cluster of boils connected to each other under the skin is called a carbuncle.
A boil can heal on its own. However, it may become more painful as pus continues to build in the lesion.
Instead of popping or picking at the boil, which can lead to infection, treat the boil with care. Follow these steps:
- Use a clean, warm cloth to apply a compress to the boil. You can repeat this several times a day to encourage the boil to come to a head and drain.
- Keep the area clean. Wash your hands after touching the affected area.
- If the boil is painful, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- When open, the boil may weep or ooze liquid. Once the boil opens, cover it to prevent infection in the open wound. Use an absorbent gauze or pad to prevent the pus from spreading. Change the gauze or pad frequently.
If your boil doesn’t heal with home treatment, you may need to visit a doctor. Medical treatment may include:
- topical or oral antibiotics
- surgical incision
- tests to determine the cause of boil
Surgical treatment usually involves draining the boil.
Your doctor will make a small incision in the face of the boil. They will use an absorbent material, such as gauze, to soak up pus inside the boil.
Do not attempt this at home. Your home isn’t a sterile environment like a hospital setting. You’re at risk of developing a more serious infection or scarring.
Call a doctor if your boil:
- worsens quickly
- is accompanied by fever
- hasn’t improved in 2 or more weeks
- is bigger than 2 inches across
- is accompanied by symptoms of infection
Resist the urge to pick at and pop your boil. Instead, apply warm compresses and keep the area clean.
If your boil doesn’t improve within 2 weeks or shows signs of serious infection, talk with a doctor or other healthcare professional. They may recommend lancing and draining the boil, and may prescribe antibiotics.
Last medically reviewed on June 15, 2022
How we reviewed this article:
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We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.
- Boils. (n.d.).
aocd.org/page/Boils - Boils. (2020).
nhs.uk/conditions/boils/ - Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles. (n.d.).
hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/dermatology/folliculitis_boils_and_carbuncles_85,P00285 - How to treat boils and styes. (n.d.).
aad.org/public/skin-hair-nails/skin-care/boils-and-styes
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You may be tempted to pop or lance a boil at home, but do not do this.
This can spread infection and make the boil worse. Your boil may contain bacteria that could be dangerous if not properly treated.
If your boil is painful or isn’t healing, have it checked by a healthcare professional. They may need to surgically open and drain the boil and prescribe antibiotics.
Boils are caused by inflammation of a hair follicle or sweat gland. Typically, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus causes this inflammation.
A boil usually appears as a hard lump under the skin. It then develops into a firm balloon-like growth under the skin as it fills with pus.
A boil typically appears in crevices or places where sweat and oil can build up, such as:
- underarms
- waist area
- buttocks
- under breasts
- groin area
A boil commonly has a white or yellow center, which is caused by the pus inside it. The boil may spread to other areas of the skin. A cluster of boils connected to each other under the skin is called a carbuncle.
A boil can heal on its own. However, it may become more painful as pus continues to build in the lesion.
Instead of popping or picking at the boil, which can lead to infection, treat the boil with care. Follow these steps:
- Use a clean, warm cloth to apply a compress to the boil. You can repeat this several times a day to encourage the boil to come to a head and drain.
- Keep the area clean. Wash your hands after touching the affected area.
- If the boil is painful, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- When open, the boil may weep or ooze liquid. Once the boil opens, cover it to prevent infection in the open wound. Use an absorbent gauze or pad to prevent the pus from spreading. Change the gauze or pad frequently.
If your boil doesn’t heal with home treatment, you may need to visit a doctor. Medical treatment may include:
- topical or oral antibiotics
- surgical incision
- tests to determine the cause of boil
Surgical treatment usually involves draining the boil.
Your doctor will make a small incision in the face of the boil. They will use an absorbent material, such as gauze, to soak up pus inside the boil.
Do not attempt this at home. Your home isn’t a sterile environment like a hospital setting. You’re at risk of developing a more serious infection or scarring.
Call a doctor if your boil:
- worsens quickly
- is accompanied by fever
- hasn’t improved in 2 or more weeks
- is bigger than 2 inches across
- is accompanied by symptoms of infection
Resist the urge to pick at and pop your boil. Instead, apply warm compresses and keep the area clean.
If your boil doesn’t improve within 2 weeks or shows signs of serious infection, talk with a doctor or other healthcare professional. They may recommend lancing and draining the boil, and may prescribe antibiotics.
Last medically reviewed on June 15, 2022
How we reviewed this article:
Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations.
We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.
- Boils. (n.d.).
aocd.org/page/Boils - Boils. (2020).
nhs.uk/conditions/boils/ - Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles. (n.d.).
hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/dermatology/folliculitis_boils_and_carbuncles_85,P00285 - How to treat boils and styes. (n.d.).
aad.org/public/skin-hair-nails/skin-care/boils-and-styes
Our experts continually monitor the health and wellness space, and we update our articles when new information becomes available.
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staphylococcus aureus, salmonellosis – symptoms, treatment
Intestinal infections are caused by the spread of harmful bacteria.
Most often, they develop in children, but can often cause ailments of any family member. In this article, we will talk about what types of intestinal infections are, how they appear in the human body and how to treat them correctly and effectively.
Despite the similar symptoms and method of infection, each species has its own distinctive features and poses a different danger to humans.
Types of intestinal infections
The pathogen appears and parasitizes in the gastrointestinal tract. The mucous membrane of the stomach can become inflamed, digestion processes are disturbed, and the general well-being of a person worsens.
Viral infections
When viral infection affects the walls of the stomach, intestines, respiratory organs, in rare cases, other organs may be affected. The infection can be transmitted in several ways: fecal-oral, airborne, contact-household.
The infection can be cured in as little as one week, but a person can continue to be a carrier for another 3-4 weeks.
It is important to adhere to a strict diet during treatment, drink plenty of clean water and use antiviral drugs prescribed by a doctor after diagnosing the body.
Bacterial infections
Such a disease is considered more dangerous, since there is a high probability of complications. You can get infected by the fecal-oral and contact-household route. The infection affects the gastrointestinal tract, urinary canals.
Bacteria, spreading in the gastrointestinal tract, release toxic substances. With a large number of such substances entering the body, toxic shock can occur.
The patient will need complex treatment. It is necessary not only to get rid of harmful microorganisms, but also to cleanse the body of toxic substances, as well as eliminate symptoms. In such cases, antibiotics are prescribed.
Protozoan infections
They are considered less common, but very dangerous. They are transmitted not only by the fecal-oral and contact-household route, but also during sexual intercourse.
Despite the active spread in the stomach and intestines, the disease may not make itself felt for a long time, which will further complicate the treatment process.
Symptoms of intestinal infection in adults
The first symptoms make themselves felt quite quickly – it takes from 6 to 48 hours after the pathogen enters the body. An intestinal infection can also begin as a cold: with a sore throat, low temperature, up to 37.5.
Characteristic signs appear:
- fever
- vomiting, diarrhea
- pain in the lower abdomen
- discomfort, sometimes a sharp increase in body temperature (up to 38-39 ° C)
- Weakness, pallor, shortness of breath, may be heart failure
- the most dangerous thing in this case is fluid loss from vomiting and diarrhea
If the disease is mild, then these symptoms may not be observed, and with an acute intestinal infection, the symptoms may become pronounced.
Staphylococcus
The disease is caused by opportunistic microbes that are dangerous to human health. Living in the body constantly, they are under the control of immunity. But when the protection is weakened, they can provoke an inflammatory process.
Staphylococcus aureus is a non-motile Gram-positive spherical microorganism that forms numerous colonies. It can develop and parasitize in the body without the participation of oxygen in a closed environment. There are more than twenty strains of bacteria. Some of them are quite harmless, while others cause powerful pathological reactions in the human body.
Pathology most often appears on the skin, mucous membranes, connective tissue, subcutaneous tissue, heart muscle. Affecting them, microbes produce toxic substances, provoke inflammation, in severe cases leading to sepsis, irreversible changes in structures.
The most common variety is Staphylococcus aureus. The name was given because of the characteristic yellow pigment on the surface.
Penetrating into the body, it synthesizes the enzyme coagulase, can cause purulent inflammation of almost any internal organs.
Symptoms of staphylococcal infection
The two main signs that can be observed in the body of an infected person are intoxication and inflammation. Painful raised nodules filled with pus may appear. The defeat of the sinuses of the nose by staphylococcus is manifested by a banal runny nose with viscous yellowish or green discharge. The following symptoms may also appear:
- nasal congestion
- feeling of heaviness, fullness on the affected side
- shortness of breath
- thick purulent nasal discharge
- increase in body temperature above +37°C
Often, the infection spreads to the middle ear, causing otitis: sharp shooting pains, hearing loss. With the defeat of the mucous eyes, suppuration of the conjunctiva develops, the sclera turn red and swell. Staphylococcus often occurs in children under 12 years of age and manifests itself in the same way as in adults.
To quickly suppress the activity of pathogens, combinations of various groups of drugs are used. Relatively new and effective: macrolides and fluoroquinolones. Drugs in these categories break down and destroy the protein coats of bacteria, giving them no time to develop resistance. The course of treatment for staphylococcus should be carried out according to the clear instructions of the doctor and should not be interrupted.
Salmonellosis
Another type of bacterial infection that affects humans and animals is transmitted by the fecal-oral route, usually affecting the stomach and small intestine. The nature of the course of the disease differs in each case, from asymptomatic lesions to severe forms with toxic and dehydration shock.
The cause of the disease is Salmonella bacteria. They keep well and live long in the environment. They are not afraid of the cold, so freezing food does not prevent infection. But when boiled, these bacteria die instantly.
Salmonella enters the gastrointestinal tract with food, water or through contaminated hands, freely passes the acid barrier of the stomach and colonizes in the small intestine. In the fight against immune cells, they produce a toxin that is dangerous for human life. With the blood flow, they enter other internal organs: the liver, spleen, lungs, bones.
Symptoms of salmonellosis:
The incubation period lasts from several hours to 2 days. The body temperature rises sharply, there is a pronounced pain syndrome, heaviness in the head, weakness. An upset stool with salmonellosis is one of the main symptoms. The stool becomes watery, frothy and extremely offensive. Defecation is accompanied by the urge to vomit. The mucous membrane of the mouth and tongue are covered with a white coating, become excessively dry.
Patients suffering from a severe form of salmonellosis or complications are subject to hospitalization. Adults and children who experience a mild infection are treated at home.
Treatment of salmonellosis begins with a basic gastric and intestinal lavage procedure.
Then the restoration of the balance of electrolytes in the patient’s body and the correction of the water-salt balance. This is done by ingesting a saline solution by mouth. In severe dehydration, intravenous infusion therapy is performed, which includes polyionic solutions.
Treatment of intestinal infections
If signs of infection appear, you should consult a doctor. Many diseases have similar symptoms. Therefore, in order to conduct competent therapy, it is necessary to undergo a complete diagnosis. Only laboratory diagnostic methods will show the correct result.
What to do if there is a sick person in the family?
- The sick person should stay in bed. It is advisable to lie in a separate room where children should not be allowed. If you feel sick, bring a bowl.
- If the infected person is sick, cover him with a blanket. Preferably one that is easy to wash afterwards.
- Give the sick person a separate container for drinking.
Preferably one that is easy to wash afterwards.Medicines are prescribed for treatment. Activated charcoal (1 tablet per 10 kg of weight) and other sorbents, rehydron (prescribed for large fluid loss, especially for underweight people, with dehydration), antipyretics. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water, you can mineral without gases.
You should remove all dairy products from the diet and follow a diet for several days. Porridge on the water (preferably rice), crackers from white or gray bread, exclude vegetables and fruits that cause fermentation – grapes, cabbage, black bread, legumes.
With an intestinal infection, the patient is prescribed a warm drink. It can be:
- fruit drinks (from fresh or frozen berries)
- unsweetened tea, can be herbal
- juice (preferably diluted)
- jelly is especially good – because of its astringent properties
Prevention of intestinal infection in adults and children
- Separate knives and cutting boards should be provided in the kitchen for raw meat and fish.
