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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Buttock?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Question: Hi I have a pain in my buttock since last 4 days and started swelling a bit since today. Problem started when I used a hand shower which had more pressure and affected me. Can you please suggest cause of the swelling and remedies for the same
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be injury or abscess.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and swelling in the buttock can be due to an injury in the area or some infection like an abscess. This can be properly diagnosed only after a direct examination. proper antibiotics may be needed for treatment. Do consult your physician for prescriptions and do a hot compress till then.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Buttock?

Brief Answer: Can be injury or abscess. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The pain and swelling in the buttock can be due to an injury in the area or some infection like an abscess. This can be properly diagnosed only after a direct examination. proper antibiotics may be needed for treatment. Do consult your physician for prescriptions and do a hot compress till then. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX