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.
Boiling Water. 1  1. Use the boiling water method only on glass bowls. 2  2. Pick a cooking pot that you don't normally cook with. 3  3. Fill your pot halfway full with warm water and place the bowl or pipe inside.  4. Turn your burner on to medium and allow the water to 1  boil. 5. After 10 minutes, take the pot off the burner and discard the water.