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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Perineal Area?

I had to figure out the medical term to describe the location, but my perineum quite suddenly swelled, and became painful and tender to touch. I am a 23 year old male and I m driving or sitting for the majority of the time while working. I started my shift fine but within 6 hours i could feel pain and general discomfort. I have absolutely no pain or discomfort while urinating or during bowel movements, or any visible blood in either. I did not do anything overly strenuous prior to noticing. I would have to assume for it to come on this quickly it is not any type of growth I m feeling and not swelling but more likely some kind of infection?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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In short: May be a carbuncle (bigger boil)

Explanation: Usually long distance driving can cause boils/abscess over perineal region due to decreased blood circulation. So, to avoid this you have continuously change your position so that blood circulates properly to all regions under pressure.
For time being take antibiotics(Amoxycillin) if not allergic thrice a day and visit a surgeon as early as possible for opinion.
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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Perineal Area?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum In short: May be a carbuncle (bigger boil) Explanation: Usually long distance driving can cause boils/abscess over perineal region due to decreased blood circulation. So, to avoid this you have continuously change your position so that blood circulates properly to all regions under pressure. For time being take antibiotics(Amoxycillin) if not allergic thrice a day and visit a surgeon as early as possible for opinion.