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What Causes Pain Between Vagina And Anus?
Question: For the past couple of days I have been having pain in the area between the vagina and the anus. Yesterday I had diarrhea and today I am having difficulty sitting because of the constant pain in this area. I felt a lump under the skin. I have been taking over the counter pain medications today. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
Probably perineal abscess
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
As you describe,it seems like you are suffering from a perineal abscess-a soft tissue infection in this area.
This needs to be treated with antibiotics and analgesics.For such patients in my clinic,I usually give antibiotics like amoxicillin+cloxacillin or azithromycin(if not allergic to),along with analgesics like diclofenac or ibuprofen(tylenol is unlikely to help pain in this area).Anyhow,if there is already a pus collection,we will have to drain that before starting the antibiotics.Kindly avoid any delay in treatment,as this can cause progression of infection.
Your doctor will guide you in this.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Regards,Dr Aslam.
Probably perineal abscess
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
As you describe,it seems like you are suffering from a perineal abscess-a soft tissue infection in this area.
This needs to be treated with antibiotics and analgesics.For such patients in my clinic,I usually give antibiotics like amoxicillin+cloxacillin or azithromycin(if not allergic to),along with analgesics like diclofenac or ibuprofen(tylenol is unlikely to help pain in this area).Anyhow,if there is already a pus collection,we will have to drain that before starting the antibiotics.Kindly avoid any delay in treatment,as this can cause progression of infection.
Your doctor will guide you in this.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Regards,Dr Aslam.
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