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What Causes Hard, Red And Tender Lump Above Intergluteal Cleft?
Question: Pain lump or bump just above the butt crack area its somewhat hard and little red it hurt to sit move and bend over and very tender to touch and hurts around the area it appeared a day ago.
Brief Answer:
It could be an Infected Sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description,it could be an Infected Sebaceous cyst.
Initially,I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin along with Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.Once the infection is settled,i will remove it completely.It is a simple procedure which can be done under Local anaesthesia.
Please consult your Surgeon,get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.It will come down.
Hope i answered your query.
If you have any questions,i will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be an Infected Sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description,it could be an Infected Sebaceous cyst.
Initially,I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin along with Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.Once the infection is settled,i will remove it completely.It is a simple procedure which can be done under Local anaesthesia.
Please consult your Surgeon,get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.It will come down.
Hope i answered your query.
If you have any questions,i will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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