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How To Treat Red, Swollen And Hard Area Above Tailbone?
I have a rather large area that s red, swollen, and hard just above my tail bone. I thought I could be a polo nodal cyst but it s swollen on both sides of my buttocks. And there is no infected hair or opening to it. There s also a bruise above the area. This is really causing me pain and j just don t know what to do
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Hi,
Most probably it may be furuncle. Examination of that mass is necessary. Don't touch it often as it can spread infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Digant Sharma, General & Family Physician
Most probably it may be furuncle. Examination of that mass is necessary. Don't touch it often as it can spread infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Digant Sharma, General & Family Physician
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