Should my drained labial boil have been stitched closed?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had a boil on my left labia, and I had that same boil for 2 years, because my doctor was saying it would go away. But it did not, and last week I went to the hospital, and the doctor drained the boil with anesthesia, and then he closed it with stitches. Now it is still hard and smells like pus. I asked the doctor, and he said everything is fine. I am so scared. I would appreciate it if anyone could help. So my question is

Why did he close it with stitches?
Is that ok? Because the incision was small (1 cm), should it be left open to completely drain?
Can I still have an abscess left?

Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query, and I totally agree with you.

After draining a boil, the doctor should not have closed the skin with stitches because how much ever adequately anybody drains the pus, some pus will be left behind, for which an anti-septic and antibiotic dressing has to be done, and a repeat examination and, if required, drainage has to be done after three to four days. Well, there is a good chance that some pus might be remaining in your case. I advise you to ask your doctor to open up the stitches and re-explore the wound.

I hope I have answered your query.

Revert in case you have any other doubts.

Thank you.