A disease is a particular abnormal condition that affects part or all of an organism not caused by external force and that consists of a disorder of a structure or function, usually serving as an evolutionary disadvantage. The study of disease is called pathology, which includes the study of cause. Disease is often construed as a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs. It may be caused by external factors such as pathogens or by internal dysfunctions, particularly of the i
Treating Boils. 1  1. Apply hot compresses to the boil. 2  2. Do not lance or burst the boil at home. 3  3. Wash the drained boil with antibacterial soap.  4. Apply an antibacterial cream and dress the 1  boil. 5. Continue applying hot compresses until the boil is fully healed.  6. See a doctor if the boil has not drained within two weeks, or has become infected.
Step 1 - Start With Baking Soda, Vinegar, and Hot Water. Place about two cups of cold water in a deep pot on the stove and let it come to a boil. In the meantime, unscrew the bathtub drain cover, or simply unscrew the stopper if that is the type you have, and pour one cup of dry baking soda down the drain, waiting about one minute.