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What Causes A Painful Hard Knot Inside The Left Buttock?
Question: I am a female 49 years old XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I have a hard knot on my inside left buttocks. Very painful. In burst yesturday. What is it?
Brief Answer:
Usually a boil/abscess.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/49 - hard knot inside left buttock - burst open yesterday - very painful - using povidone gauze to clean and antibacterial on gauze to keep on the area and change every hour..
The commonest cause of such a swelling is usually an abscess/boil.
Rarely it may be connected to the anus/rectum and will be called a fistula. But this can be diagnosed only on strong suspicion by a General Surgeon or if it recurs.
You care carrying on a correct treatment.
But I think an additional antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication can help better, early and complete recovery.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Usually a boil/abscess.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/49 - hard knot inside left buttock - burst open yesterday - very painful - using povidone gauze to clean and antibacterial on gauze to keep on the area and change every hour..
The commonest cause of such a swelling is usually an abscess/boil.
Rarely it may be connected to the anus/rectum and will be called a fistula. But this can be diagnosed only on strong suspicion by a General Surgeon or if it recurs.
You care carrying on a correct treatment.
But I think an additional antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication can help better, early and complete recovery.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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