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Painful Lump On The Buttocks. Difficulty In Sitting. What Could It Be?
Hi Dr. I have a lump on my buttocks . It only appeared 2 days ago and is quite painful. To describe the pain further it is just about bearable to sit on a soft chair and completely unbearable to sit on a hard chair. The lump itself does not really protrude but seems instead to be in-bedded in my buttocks, its roughly the size of a grape and is hard. I don t think its possible to squeeze it, not only due to the pain, but also as I cannot grip it. Any idea what it might be? or what I should do with it? I wont be able to see a doctor for a number of days due to work.
Is the overlying skin normal or reddened, has a cap ?
It appears to be an infected boil, or worse an abscess.
Watch for fever, rapid increase in size etc.
See a surgeon if these occur and start antibiotics if fever starts.
Oral OTC cloxacillin , if available, can be considered till you see a doctor (500 mg 4 times a day)
Take care and please keep me informed of your progress.
Good Luck!
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Painful Lump On The Buttocks. Difficulty In Sitting. What Could It Be?
Dear friend, welcome to HCM! Do you also have fever, chills, nausea etc.? Is the overlying skin normal or reddened, has a cap ? It appears to be an infected boil, or worse an abscess. Watch for fever, rapid increase in size etc. See a surgeon if these occur and start antibiotics if fever starts. Oral OTC cloxacillin , if available, can be considered till you see a doctor (500 mg 4 times a day) Take care and please keep me informed of your progress. Good Luck! I hope to have answered your query satisfactorily. Thank you!