What Does Painful Lump In Groin Area Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Tue, 20 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I am having a painful large lump in my groing area close to the scrotum on the right side near the fold of thigh.
I also have several tiny bumps on my buttock and I am experiencing frequent urination and back pain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

The Groin.jpg is where I have the Lump.The Lump looks normal but is a bit painful when pressed.There is a red area near my groin close to the lump which seems like a skin tear.I have this on both the sides of my groin.

The btt.jpg is the lumps on my butt.

Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Abscess

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
You have developed abscess.
It is a bacterial infection.
You need treatment with oral and topical antibiotics.
Please meet a doctor and get it prescribed.
There is nothing to worry it can be totally cured.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj