What Causes A Lump Within The Deep Subcutaneous Tissue Of The Buttock?

Posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016

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Question : Hi.I have a deep lump in right buttock.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
abscesses need to be drained

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
it sounds like you have an abscess on your buttock. These are common and need a complete drainage to heal up.
You can try soaking in a tub of water to encourage it to drain or using warm compresses on it.
However, if it is large and painful you probably need to see a doctor for a complete drainage. Sometimes the skin around it is also infected and you need an antibiotic.
If this is not clearing up in a few days or if it is very large and painful see a doctor as soon as possible for drainage.
Please let me know if you have further questions
Dr Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (37 minutes later)

I want to know what doctors you recommend for abscess in buttock in NYC area and what natural antibodies can be taken before going to docter

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
do not need a special doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
you do not need a special doctor for this procedure. Any family doctor or internist can remove an abscess. It is a simple procedure. There are not natural antibodies that can help with this, it just needs to be drained as soon as possible.
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar