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What Causes Painful Purple Lump On Groin?

I found a small lump on my groin, it's smaller than a pea, it's been there for 3 weeks and it doesn't look or feel like acne. its turned a strange purple colour and is painful to touch. Its right at the fold where my leg ends and groin begins. What could it be?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Your lesion needs to be examined clinically to have an approximate diagnosis. However, from your history, it seems like an inguinal lymphadenitis (inflammation of the inguinal lymph node) due to infection in the draining sites like foot or in the genital region. Till you show it to a doctor, you could go for some anti inflammatory drug for a symptomatic relief. The doctor might prescribe you with some broad spectrum antibiotics.

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. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What Causes Painful Purple Lump On Groin?

Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Your lesion needs to be examined clinically to have an approximate diagnosis. However, from your history, it seems like an inguinal lymphadenitis (inflammation of the inguinal lymph node) due to infection in the draining sites like foot or in the genital region. Till you show it to a doctor, you could go for some anti inflammatory drug for a symptomatic relief. The doctor might prescribe you with some broad spectrum antibiotics. 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. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.