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Suggest Remedy For Discharge From Hard Pea Sized Lump

I had a a small lump that felt like a hard pea, I squeezed it a couple of times and notice it got larger and more tender to touch, I began to apply heat to the area which is on my right lower side above the buttock for about 2 weeks and today when I squeezed it a watery/pus come from the area. do you think I need to see a doctor, it is still a little tender and still a little hard when I squeeze this area to help it drain more. thank you for your answer.
posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Yes. I think you need to see a doctor, as the infection in the lump could still be persisting and need to be taken care of, apart from the need to know the nature of the lump itself being hard. Therefore, I would advise you to get it assessed by a general surgeon in your area and get it treated properly.


I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  Dr. Shailja Puri's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A hard painful lump which increases in size and becomes red on squeezing suggests that the swelling is inflammatory.
Pus expressing out from the swelling further supports the fact that the swelling is infective and inflammatory.
The pus coming out from the swelling should be examined microscopically and send for culture and susceptibility.
Yes, you need to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Suggest Remedy For Discharge From Hard Pea Sized Lump

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Yes. I think you need to see a doctor, as the infection in the lump could still be persisting and need to be taken care of, apart from the need to know the nature of the lump itself being hard. Therefore, I would advise you to get it assessed by a general surgeon in your area and get it treated properly. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.