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What Causes Painful Swelling Between The Anus To The Base Of The Scrotum?
Posted on
Sat, 14 May 2016
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Sat, 14 May 2016
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Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Question : Hi I have a very painful swelling between my anus leading up to the base of my scrotum... It started about 4 days ago but now the pain is extreme.
Brief Answer:
Visit ER and Surgery, antibiotic cover
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/45 - very painful selling between anus leading up to base of scrotum - 4 days - now the pain is extreme - taking Advil and hot compresses ....
This is indicative that there is an abscess formation as this is 4 days old with extreme pain.
I would advise in such situation the following:
Go to ER as you need a clinical evaluation, examination and incision and drainage as early as possible other wise there can be toxemia; needs proper antibiotic cover and Advil in proper dosage and duration.
I hope this answer helps you to get an early and proper treatment to get a proper relief, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Visit ER and Surgery, antibiotic cover
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/45 - very painful selling between anus leading up to base of scrotum - 4 days - now the pain is extreme - taking Advil and hot compresses ....
This is indicative that there is an abscess formation as this is 4 days old with extreme pain.
I would advise in such situation the following:
Go to ER as you need a clinical evaluation, examination and incision and drainage as early as possible other wise there can be toxemia; needs proper antibiotic cover and Advil in proper dosage and duration.
I hope this answer helps you to get an early and proper treatment to get a proper relief, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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