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What Does A Lump On The Buttocks Indicate?

I have a large lump deep in my left butt cheek an it is pressing on something its caused numbness in.tips of toes an finger tips an sometimes i burn the inside of my mouth when I m eating because the food doesn t feel that hot to me at the moment but later i can tell I ve ate food that was too hot..
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Trauma to the mouth (such as lip or cheek biting) is the most common cause of a lump.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Avoid irritation and prevent infection.
-Do not squeeze, scratch, or pick at the lump. Do not stick a needle in it.
-Leave the lump exposed to the air whenever possible.
-Apply warm, wet cloths to the painful lump for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day. If you prefer, you can also use a hot water bottle over a damp towel. The heat and moisture can soothe the lump, increase blood circulation to the area, and speed healing. It can also bring a lump caused by infection to a head (but it may take 5 to 7 days). Be careful not to burn your skin. Do not use water that is warmer than bathwater.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Does A Lump On The Buttocks Indicate?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Trauma to the mouth (such as lip or cheek biting) is the most common cause of a lump. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Avoid irritation and prevent infection. -Do not squeeze, scratch, or pick at the lump. Do not stick a needle in it. -Leave the lump exposed to the air whenever possible. -Apply warm, wet cloths to the painful lump for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day. If you prefer, you can also use a hot water bottle over a damp towel. The heat and moisture can soothe the lump, increase blood circulation to the area, and speed healing. It can also bring a lump caused by infection to a head (but it may take 5 to 7 days). Be careful not to burn your skin. Do not use water that is warmer than bathwater. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!