Boils |
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Symptoms of Boils
Boils usually begin as red, swollen
lumps that cause a feeling of soreness
when touched. These lumps quickly fill
with pus and grow larger and more painful
until they finally rupture and drain.
Boils usually heal within approximately
two weeks and some may heal within a
few days of occurrence.
Additional signs of boils include:
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Skin
irritation and itchiness |
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Swelling
around the infected area |
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Inflammation
of the skin around the infected
area |
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Swollen
lymph nodes |
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Fever
resulting from boil formation
(may need medical attention |
Natural Cures
If
boil symptoms are evident, utilize treatment
immediately to avoid a further spread
of the infection. A boil is considered
ready for drainage when a pustule or
a head has formed on the boil. In most
cases, the boil drains without assistance
or may be opened up once the head appears
on the surface. However, it is advisable
to have a dermatologist drain a larger
boil.
The following are some natural remedies
that are beneficial in treating boils:
Hotpacks
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Hot packs may
aid in alleviating painful boils.
Hot packs increase the circulation
that contributes to pushing the pus
to the surface. The application of
hot packs on a continual basis will
help to burst the boils once the heads
are formed.
Soak a soft washcloth in warm water,
wring it, and use it as a warm compress.
Apply such compresses for 20-30 minutes
approximately three to four times
each day. Be patient because the boil
may not completely heal until five
to ten days.
Common herbs and spices from your
kitchen can be utilized to cure boils.
Here are a few tips:
Garlic and Onion
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Combine
garlic and onion juice in equal
parts and apply on the affected
areas. This mixture will assist
the boils in developing and eventual
draining. You may also use either
of the juices alone for external
application. |
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Consume
two to three raw cloves of garlic
to cure boils. |
Turmeric
Use nature’s
antiseptic to cure boils.
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Combine
one teaspoon of turmeric powder
in half of a glass of warm water
or warm milk and drink it three
times each day. |
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Consume
turmeric capsules each day but
ensure that the daily dose does
not exceed 450 milligrams. |
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Mix turmeric
powder with honey and apply the
mixture directly on the boil.
Leave it on the boil overnight. |
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Make a
paste with one teaspoon of milk
cream, one half of a teaspoon
of vinegar and one pinch of turmeric.
Use the paste as a poultice so
that the boil may mature and heal
without further spreading of the
infection. |
Diet and Boils
Although
there may be no direct correlation
between diet and probability of developing
boils, it is always important to maintain
a healthy diet and lifestyle. Your
dietary habits may assist in preventing
the development of boils and manage
them if they are developed.
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Consume
sufficient amounts of foods that
are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin
E and zinc. Citrus fruits, soybeans,
eggs, brewer’s yeast, pumpkin
seeds, and lean steak are examples
of such foods. |
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Avoid
consuming spicy foods such as
pickles, sauces and condiments
in large quantities. |
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Drink
a large quantity of water to remove
toxins from the system and to
keep the skin soft and supple. |
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It is
always crucial to minimize the
consumption of greasy and fatty
foods. Additionally monitor sugar
consumption and avoid consuming
high-calorie and rich desserts,
sugary drinks and candies. |
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