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Q: large lump in groin red
asked by: mompower on January 2nd, 2009
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For about a month, I have had a lump in my inner upper thigh near where my underwear lies. Until 2 days ago , it was tolerable. But for the past 2 days it has gotten very large, inflamed, very red and warm and quite painful. It does not have a "head". It is rather hard. No other symptoms, no fever, no evidence of infection in other places. No chance of STD. What do you think it is? I do have an appt with my GYN on Monday morning. It is very hard to wear underwear or even walk too much.
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theseember28
replied on January 2nd, 2009
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It sounds like an abscess, have you seen your hcp yet? Well here's a little info thought it might help.

An abscess is a localized collection of pus that generally develops in response to infection. An abscess is typically painful, and it appears as a swollen area that is warm to the touch. The skin surrounding an abscess typically appears pink or red.

Abscesses can develop in many parts of the body, but they usually involve the skin surface. Common sites affected include the armpits, groin, rectal area (perirectal abscess), the external vaginal area (Bartholin abscess), and along the tailbone (pilonidal abscess). Abscesses can also affect the brain, kidneys, liver (hepatic abscess), lungs, teeth (dental abscess), and tonsils (peritonsillar abscess). Inflammation surrounding hair follicles can lead to the formation of abscesses. Skin abscesses are often referred to as boils.

Unlike other infections, antibiotics alone will not cure an abscess. In general, abscesses must open and drain to improve. Although sometimes an abscess will open and drain spontaneously, it generally needs to be opened and drained (incision and drainage) by a health care provider.
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theseember28
replied on January 2nd, 2009
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btw if it is an abscess, you should use warm water in the area for a few days (try a towel soaked in warm water, hold on area and repeat a few times for a few days) it should soften up and will become tender, and possibly ooze out soem pus and blood. you may have to continue squeezing every so often until the area is clear of pus and it should heal on its own. If it doesn't soften up after the hot compress, you may need to see a doctor.
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zigemyster
replied on January 2nd, 2009
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Until your appt, sit in a warm / hot bath to get some relief and wear loose clothing and no underwear.
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paw
replied on June 26th, 2009
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Thank you for all of these suggestion's I will do it tonight, I cant wait to get out of my clothes the rubbing is so painful
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