A boil is a collection of dead body tissue and bacteria in the body. Contrary to what has been indicated else where in the post,a boil can form anywhere in or on the body including the brian,chest,abdomen,etc. and vary's in size and shape. A boil forms in two ways. First and more common method is the introduction of pus forming bacteria into a local body tissue,eg as in use of sharp objects,or through a weak point in the skin eg sweat pore,or,through blood,and lymph fluid. After the introduction,the bacteria rapidly multiply in the region using the body tissue as a source of nutrition,leading to localised irritation. This leads to death of body tissues. The second method of formation is when body tissues die due to lack of blood supply or oxygen. This attracts the few bacteria in the body to feed on the dead tissue. The bacterial activity leads to increase in pressure,pushing the liquid contents through weak points in the body untill they reach the outside. Before reaching the skin the boil presents as a painfull swelling. Treatment of boils vary depending on the body tissue and extent of the boil. Only small boils are allowed to ripen. Others may resolve after a course of antibiotics. But large boils around vital structures may be punctured and drained using a surgical operation. And again contrary to the wisdom expressed else where in the thread,several bacterial species cause boils. The doctor will ask for a culture and sensitivity test to determine which bacteria are present and which antibiotic agent is effective. As in other painfull conditions,pain killers are used. Hygien is maintained by use of cotton gauzes and various cleansing solutions. Frequent occurrence of boils may be a pointer to a weak immune system,caused by poor diet,hiv,or some blood conditions.
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