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What Causes A Swollen Bump In The Groin Area?
Hi, I have this swollen bump just besides my private part on my right....it s fine all the time but when I am nearing my periods and during my periods and after my periods it s painful and itchy.and sometimes it looks like a boil but it does not have purse or blood when I prick it instead it s just hard and yellowish-red. Please help
Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Hello,
It could be an abscess or swollen lymph nodes.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound to make a diagnosis.
If there is diagnostic confusion, a fine needle biopsy may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be an abscess or swollen lymph nodes.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound to make a diagnosis.
If there is diagnostic confusion, a fine needle biopsy may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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