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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Buttock?

I have a lump the size of a hardball on my left buttock ( near the rectum) but not in or on. It very very tender to the touch its also inflamed. Its been this way for about 4 days and hurts 24/7 feels like its coming to a head but is deep under skin. Please help!!!
posted on Sun, 17 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.Most possible cause is ( carbuncle / furuncle ) hair follicular infective causes - bacterial infection.
2.The location and symptoms suggest the acute and infective causes.
3.I would suggest to see your GP as soon as possible, depending on the size the treatment varies ( starting from a course of antibiotics to a small incision and drainage )
4.You can not neglect this, as there are definitive possibilities to get complicated ( sinus formation / fistula formation)
5.TAke immediate action, maintain local hygiene, don ot itch the area.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Buttock?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.Most possible cause is ( carbuncle / furuncle ) hair follicular infective causes - bacterial infection. 2.The location and symptoms suggest the acute and infective causes. 3.I would suggest to see your GP as soon as possible, depending on the size the treatment varies ( starting from a course of antibiotics to a small incision and drainage ) 4.You can not neglect this, as there are definitive possibilities to get complicated ( sinus formation / fistula formation) 5.TAke immediate action, maintain local hygiene, don ot itch the area. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.