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Taking Benecar For Hypertension. Swelling In The Groin Area. IS This Serious?
I am a 73 year old healthy male with no medical problems except controlled high blood pressure. I take Benecar Hct 40/12.5 once daily. I have slight swelling on the inside of my upper thigh near the groin. There is no obvious skin irritation and no rash or discoloration, But it stings slightly and itches something fierce, The condition appeared spontaneously about 2 days ago and the symptoms have remained constant. At first, I thought it was a chigger bite, but no bump has appeared. As time goes by and I have grown more familiar with it, it seems that the itch is below the skin. Could it be serious?
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Sat, 18 May 2013
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Hello
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
It look like some infection or cyst.
Generally they are not serious but we must concern about it.
You can take antibiotic medicine and cream.
for itching you can take anti histaminic medicine.
Do not touch ,rub or press over the affected area.
It is better to consult doctor for proper treatment.
wear loose and cotton cloths.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Regards
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
It look like some infection or cyst.
Generally they are not serious but we must concern about it.
You can take antibiotic medicine and cream.
for itching you can take anti histaminic medicine.
Do not touch ,rub or press over the affected area.
It is better to consult doctor for proper treatment.
wear loose and cotton cloths.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Regards
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