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What Causes Swelling And Bruising In Lower Abdomen?
Hi. Below my belly and off to the side above my theight is swollen. Its red blue and some white. My boyfriend thought it was an ingrown hair from shaving down there but I haven't shaved in weeks. It hurts quiet a bit and is very swollen compared to the other side..ideas
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. The swelling and change in color of the skin to red-blue and some white below the belly button and above the thigh which is very painful indicates that you have severe cellulitis and may be an impending abscess. Get the following done for correct diagnosis and proper management: Consult a General Surgeon for clinical evaluation, examination and investigations of blood to see for CBC for raised white cell count. High resolution ultrasonography and MRI can tell the exact diagnosis. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory cover if cellulitis is present and incision & drainage if abscess has already formed.
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What Causes Swelling And Bruising In Lower Abdomen?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. The swelling and change in color of the skin to red-blue and some white below the belly button and above the thigh which is very painful indicates that you have severe cellulitis and may be an impending abscess. Get the following done for correct diagnosis and proper management: Consult a General Surgeon for clinical evaluation, examination and investigations of blood to see for CBC for raised white cell count. High resolution ultrasonography and MRI can tell the exact diagnosis. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory cover if cellulitis is present and incision & drainage if abscess has already formed.