How Can A Knot At The Injection Site On The Buttock Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 24 Nov 2017

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Question : I have a knot on my left butt muscle possibly near the injection site. Unsure if it was an antibiotic or steroid given there. What could this be? 2 1 /2 months since...

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible induration at injection site .provide details please .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems in relation with possible induration at the injection site .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Knot - size , consistency , progress since noticed .
2. Associated pain , itching .
3. Any alteration in the color , temperature of overlying skin .
4. If visible over the surface and no objection then take a photo pic and give
as an attachment in follow up conversation to evaluate it more precisely .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (23 minutes later)

Yes, does seem in relation to the injection site.
Knot is very deep a finger past my hip
appx size of a nickel
not growing
no pain
2 1/2 months now my concern is it never went away

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

Thanks for the details .

* Needs definite internal evaluation with the examination of ultrasound of the
local part to get its exact size , depth , internal texture and decide further
mode of action .
* Ice application is advisable till that time .

Wishing you fine health ahead .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards dear take care .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D