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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pea Sized Lumps Under The Waistline
Question: my son has 3 pea size lumps under his waistline on his groin left side. his is a little worried about this amd is unable to get to a dr. and wanted me to get opinion to ease his mind. He has pretty bad athletes foot .
Brief Answer:
occur in response to the infection in the foot
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about any deviation from the norm but the lumps are likely related the infection in his feet.
Athletes foot is a fungal infection of the feet that is treated with topical or oral antifungals.
The topical medication may need to be used for 1 to 6 weeks eg econazole, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, ciclopirox.
The lumps are likely lymph nodes and these are part of the immune system. The increase in size when there is any infection in the area where they are responsible.
The nodes in the groin play a part in fighting infection in the pelvis, thighs, legs and feet.
They can remain enlarged till approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the infection resolves.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
occur in response to the infection in the foot
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about any deviation from the norm but the lumps are likely related the infection in his feet.
Athletes foot is a fungal infection of the feet that is treated with topical or oral antifungals.
The topical medication may need to be used for 1 to 6 weeks eg econazole, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, ciclopirox.
The lumps are likely lymph nodes and these are part of the immune system. The increase in size when there is any infection in the area where they are responsible.
The nodes in the groin play a part in fighting infection in the pelvis, thighs, legs and feet.
They can remain enlarged till approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the infection resolves.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What if it wasn't his athletes feet
Brief Answer:
then the doctor would look for another source of inflammation
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply
If he didn't have the athletes feet then his doctor would look for another source of inflammation in his lower limbs eg a cut or bruise , a rash on the skin of the legs/thighs/groin
The lymph nodes respond to inflammation.
Yes, lymph nodes also increase in size due to leukemia and lymphoma but these are not as common a source compared to inflammation and would not be considered if there is an obvious source seen, as in his case.
If the lymph nodes remain 4 to 6 weeks after the infection has resolved then his doctor would assess for more serious causes though in most none are found
Please feel free to ask anything else
then the doctor would look for another source of inflammation
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply
If he didn't have the athletes feet then his doctor would look for another source of inflammation in his lower limbs eg a cut or bruise , a rash on the skin of the legs/thighs/groin
The lymph nodes respond to inflammation.
Yes, lymph nodes also increase in size due to leukemia and lymphoma but these are not as common a source compared to inflammation and would not be considered if there is an obvious source seen, as in his case.
If the lymph nodes remain 4 to 6 weeks after the infection has resolved then his doctor would assess for more serious causes though in most none are found
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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