What Causes Painful Raised Bumps On Hips?

Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2015

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Mon, 9 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have some raised bumps in the hollow areas of my hips on either side of my vagina.

they burn when I wash with soap and water. It doesn't seem to fit the description of hemorrhoids and does not go away with treatments of a&d ointment.

I was not able to upload a good picture. Could you please give me some possible causes of the bumps? I will try again to up load a picture

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
upload medical history; consider following details

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to health care magic

thanks for posting your question
Before asking for a photo would like to know about your medical history like
are you diabetic?
Any previous history of STI
the type and distribution of bumps
is it fluid filled or cystic bumps
history of itching or pain

i am mentioning here the common causes of such lesions
Herpes simplex infection
genital warts
sebacross cyst
scabies
Dermatitis herpatiformis
folliculitis due to infection of hair follicles

please revert back to us with above mentioned details and if it's possible than upload a photograph

Waiting for your reply

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (7 hours later)

I am not diabetic and have never had STI. The bumps in question are a gray-blue in color and do not appear to have fluid in them. I have not been able to get a good picture of the area nor to upload it. I will try again. I think I could attach the picture to an email if I had an address. It appears the picture uploaded this time. I hope you can gain some info from it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please consider following details

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am
thank you so much for your reply
I appreciate your efforts to get a picture but it's
not that much clear; no problem

I will try to find you a exact diagnosis based on the clinical history
this could be any of the following
multiple sebaceous cyst
folliculitis
Anal gland/duct cyst
Hidradenitis suppurativa

Before getting you final diagnosis I would like to know following details

consistency and number of bumps
Does it pain on touch
any history of discharge
since how long it is there

please update me the details than only I will be able to help you better
best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (4 hours later)

On closer examination, there are multiple tiny white bumps along either side of the vagina and on the buttocks. They are painful to the touch. Bumps have been present for about a month. There has been no discharge.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely an infective conditions

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am
thanks for your reply

This could be an infective condition most likely genital warts or Hidradenitis suppurativa

In my opinion, this should be treated with antibiotics. You should visit gynaecologsit/skin and VD specialist for examination and further course of treatment including antibiotic therapy. Meanwhile maintain good hygiene. Wash it with antiseptic soap/solution and warm water. You can take hot water bath

I hope you will find my response informative and helpful please do not hesitate to ask for further assistance I will be happy to help you
wishing you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad