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What Causes Internal Lump On My Right Lower Buttock?
Question: I have had an internal lump on my right lower buttock for five days. It is 3 1/12 inches round, red, hot, and sore, especially when I sit. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Furuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query. I have understood it.
I would keep a possibility of Furuncle/boil, which is bacterial infection of the hair follicle with surrounding cellulitis. The infection usually gaining entry through the hair follicle.
The best way to approach is to start on an empirical oral antibiotic for a week OR 10 days (My choice of empirical oral antibiotics are either Amoxycillin 500mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg, thrice daily, for a week OR Cephalexin 500mg thrice daily OR Cefadroxil 500mg twice daily, for a week). This would take care of the infection.
An OTC antibacterial cream/ointment e.g 2% mupirocin can be applied twice daily.
An OTC pain killer e.g ibuprofen once or twice daily would help you deal with the pain and reduce swelling and discomfort
If the lesion does'nt respond or continue to enlarge, it may have to be incised to drain the pus
Regards
Take care
Furuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query. I have understood it.
I would keep a possibility of Furuncle/boil, which is bacterial infection of the hair follicle with surrounding cellulitis. The infection usually gaining entry through the hair follicle.
The best way to approach is to start on an empirical oral antibiotic for a week OR 10 days (My choice of empirical oral antibiotics are either Amoxycillin 500mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg, thrice daily, for a week OR Cephalexin 500mg thrice daily OR Cefadroxil 500mg twice daily, for a week). This would take care of the infection.
An OTC antibacterial cream/ointment e.g 2% mupirocin can be applied twice daily.
An OTC pain killer e.g ibuprofen once or twice daily would help you deal with the pain and reduce swelling and discomfort
If the lesion does'nt respond or continue to enlarge, it may have to be incised to drain the pus
Regards
Take care
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