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Suggest Remedy For Numbness And Soreness In Groin Area

A few days ago I had, at least I think I had, a very painful hemorrhoid. I first felt it on the Wednesday. By the Friday the pain was unbearable. In the early hours of Saturday morning I felt the need to go to the toilet. During this bowel movement I think my hemorrhoid burst. There was quite a bit of blood, but I was able to clean myself up. The pain was almost immediately gone. However since then I have felt a strange numbness in my groin area, which has got better over time. My anal crack is becoming quite sore and constantly damp. I put a bit of tissue paper between my buttocks and 1hour later the paper was sodden with a kind of yellow pus. What the hell is happening?!
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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You may have had an abscess rather than a hemorrhoid. These can burst, in which case the pain is promptly relieved. There could be some bleeding and there would be pus. Or you did have a hemorrhoid and the bursted area has become infected and you may be developing an abscess. In any case, it appears an infection has developed which will likely require antibiotics and perhaps some minor outpatient repair. Have it checked by your doctor or at urgent care. This is a bad area to have an infection in, and it can spread fast and get inside your body, so get seen soon. Hope this helps.
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Suggest Remedy For Numbness And Soreness In Groin Area

You may have had an abscess rather than a hemorrhoid. These can burst, in which case the pain is promptly relieved. There could be some bleeding and there would be pus. Or you did have a hemorrhoid and the bursted area has become infected and you may be developing an abscess. In any case, it appears an infection has developed which will likely require antibiotics and perhaps some minor outpatient repair. Have it checked by your doctor or at urgent care. This is a bad area to have an infection in, and it can spread fast and get inside your body, so get seen soon. Hope this helps.