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What Causes Lump Under Right Thigh?
Question: I had a lump under my outer right thigh. Colorless just a small bump. Now it is red and warm to the touch. Also much bigger.
Brief Answer:
may be an abscess
Detailed Answer:
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It is possible that it may be an abscess based on your description. This is a localised collection of pus.
They can form in any aspect of the body and in many cases the cause is not known.
It can be from a simple scratch that results in the introduction of bacteria.
The skin over an abscess is normally warm and red because of the associated inflammation.
The treatment involves:(1)incision and drainage of the area. If the pus has not broken down as yet then normally the area is observed till this time. It cannot be incised until this has occurred.
The use of Magnesium sulphate dressing encourages to breakdown faster. It is possible that you may be able to get at your local pharmacy
(2) antibiotics
(3) pain medication if necessary
Summary: may be an abscess but this can be confirmed by your doctor. Treatment is incision and drainage, antibiotics and pain medication
may be an abscess
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that it may be an abscess based on your description. This is a localised collection of pus.
They can form in any aspect of the body and in many cases the cause is not known.
It can be from a simple scratch that results in the introduction of bacteria.
The skin over an abscess is normally warm and red because of the associated inflammation.
The treatment involves:(1)incision and drainage of the area. If the pus has not broken down as yet then normally the area is observed till this time. It cannot be incised until this has occurred.
The use of Magnesium sulphate dressing encourages to breakdown faster. It is possible that you may be able to get at your local pharmacy
(2) antibiotics
(3) pain medication if necessary
Summary: may be an abscess but this can be confirmed by your doctor. Treatment is incision and drainage, antibiotics and pain medication
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