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Feeling Pain And Burning Sensation In Pubic Area. Noticed Lump Under Tissue. What Is Causing This And Cure?
Question: I've been feeling aches in my pelvic area. Sometimes it is on the left side near where my pelvis meets my legs. But other times I feel more of a sting or burning sensation right in the middle of my belly right above my pubic area. If I press there I feel a knot or lump under the tissue. I started menopause early and I don't take hormones so I don't have a period anymore. I've been to the doctor and it is not a UTI and I have had a vaginal ultrasound and even the CA-125 test which both were normal. I didn't notice the knot/lump until after I had gone to the GYN. Not sure if I should go back, or if that is something that is normal to feel in that area. I also don't think I am constipated. This has been going on for a few months now. Just to be safe I started taking Miralax, just to see if it made any difference in the pain I was feeling on the left side. I started taking it 3 days ago and haven't noticed much difference. Although, like I said, I don't think I am constipated. I had a recent physical and blood work done and that was all normal. I am not sexually active and haven't been since I was last tested for STD's. Should I go back to my GYN about the knot/lump I feel? It is above my pubic area at the lower part of my belly. It seems like if I press on it that it aggravates it.
Hi,
Welcome to XXXXXXX and thanks for your query.
It was a clear cut description of your problem that makes my job relatively easier; though it is unfortunate to hear about the pain.
Since bowel, bladder and gynec causes have been ruled out by symptoms as well as by tests, and also the area described is in the area of the hip joint, it is wise to see an orthopedician.
If you can manage an appointment with an orthopedician (bone and joint doc), he will examine the movement of the hip joint (it can be synovitis) and at the same time, let him feel the knot to see if this is something abnormal. It can be just a tender area of fat accumulation.
I think that is the best possible next step.
Pls keep me informed of your progress after you XXXXXXX the doc.
Regards
DR GS
Welcome to XXXXXXX and thanks for your query.
It was a clear cut description of your problem that makes my job relatively easier; though it is unfortunate to hear about the pain.
Since bowel, bladder and gynec causes have been ruled out by symptoms as well as by tests, and also the area described is in the area of the hip joint, it is wise to see an orthopedician.
If you can manage an appointment with an orthopedician (bone and joint doc), he will examine the movement of the hip joint (it can be synovitis) and at the same time, let him feel the knot to see if this is something abnormal. It can be just a tender area of fat accumulation.
I think that is the best possible next step.
Pls keep me informed of your progress after you XXXXXXX the doc.
Regards
DR GS
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