Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Are Swelling In Buttocks And Top Of The Legs Suggestive Of Nerve Damage?
Hi my butt cheeks and the top of my legs have swollen up and im having trouble using the bathroom also ive found a lump in my left cheek thats cauing me alot of pain i had surgery in 1998 to have a tumor removed from my lower spine and in the past few years pain has been getting worse can the symptoms be caused by the nerve damage sustained during the operation?
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
Hi,
At this area, it may indicate several issues and most common area pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses.
These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge.
Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with augmentin, or combination of ciprinol+ metronidazole.
You should also, apply cold compresses, take nonsteroid painkillers such as ibuprofen 400mg and rest.
If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
At this area, it may indicate several issues and most common area pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses.
These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge.
Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with augmentin, or combination of ciprinol+ metronidazole.
You should also, apply cold compresses, take nonsteroid painkillers such as ibuprofen 400mg and rest.
If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....