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What Causes Pain In The Lower Buttock While Sitting?
Question: I have pain in my left butt cheek. It doesn't run down my leg. It subsides and almost disappears when I'm up walking. But hurts when I sit down.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/61 - pain in left butt cheek - does not run down the leg - subsides and almost disappears when you are up walking - but hurts on sitting down - tried application of heat and cold - takes Aleve (Naproxen) and 2 Tylenol (Ibuprofen) daily...
Please give additional information:
Since when is the problem?
Any local lump or swelling in the painful area?
Any pain over the sacroiiliac joint area?
Any back pain?
Any other information that you would like to share for me to assist you better.
Awaiting.
With Regards.
Please give additional information.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/61 - pain in left butt cheek - does not run down the leg - subsides and almost disappears when you are up walking - but hurts on sitting down - tried application of heat and cold - takes Aleve (Naproxen) and 2 Tylenol (Ibuprofen) daily...
Please give additional information:
Since when is the problem?
Any local lump or swelling in the painful area?
Any pain over the sacroiiliac joint area?
Any back pain?
Any other information that you would like to share for me to assist you better.
Awaiting.
With Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It started about 3 weeks ago. There is no lump or swelling. No sacroiliac joint pain. Occasional lower back pain on the left side. Usually during exercise class while lifting weights.
Brief Answer:
Needs clinical examination and investigations as mentioned
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
I would advise you the following:
Get an X-ray of the pelvic bones in 2 views.
Get a clinical evaluation, actual examination done, preferably by a General Surgeon. This will help to know whether there is any deep rooted mass/abscess or so. You may then need further studies like ultrasound/MRI to know the exact cause. Supported by tests of blood.
Since the area is bulky, it needs to have investigations for deep rooted problems wither to confirm or rule out the probable diagnosis so that the management becomes systematic and effective.
I hope this answer helps you to get an early diagnosis and plan a proper management.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Needs clinical examination and investigations as mentioned
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
I would advise you the following:
Get an X-ray of the pelvic bones in 2 views.
Get a clinical evaluation, actual examination done, preferably by a General Surgeon. This will help to know whether there is any deep rooted mass/abscess or so. You may then need further studies like ultrasound/MRI to know the exact cause. Supported by tests of blood.
Since the area is bulky, it needs to have investigations for deep rooted problems wither to confirm or rule out the probable diagnosis so that the management becomes systematic and effective.
I hope this answer helps you to get an early diagnosis and plan a proper management.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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