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Suggest Treatment For Sebaceus Cyst Below Belly Button

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Posted on Wed, 6 May 2015
Question: I Have a hard pimple like knot about 4 inches below my belly button ..it is swollen..very hard feeling ..not soft inside ..an appears to have a head ..very painful as its right at my waist line
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please consult general surgeon as soon as possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This symptoms are caused by some kind of infection. It may be due to sebaceus cyst or ingrown hair. Pain and redness are quite characteristic for an infection.
The white spot you are able to see can indicate some pus accumulation.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon as soon as possible. Soft tissues ultrasound should be done. If any pus collection will be found, should be incised and drained. Antibiotic seems also necessary.
Please do not wait with it.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Sebaceus Cyst Below Belly Button

Brief Answer: Please consult general surgeon as soon as possible. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. This symptoms are caused by some kind of infection. It may be due to sebaceus cyst or ingrown hair. Pain and redness are quite characteristic for an infection. The white spot you are able to see can indicate some pus accumulation. I suggest you to consult general surgeon as soon as possible. Soft tissues ultrasound should be done. If any pus collection will be found, should be incised and drained. Antibiotic seems also necessary. Please do not wait with it. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.