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How Can A Painful Lump On The Intergluteal Cleft Be Treated?

I have a really painful lump in my butt crack it s not a specific color or any thing it the same as my regular skin color my mom thinks it s a boil but I don t I think it is right on my tail bone and it s like an inch wide and very tender to touch I can t even sleep because i have to sleep on my stomach it hurt really bad when I walk and sit on it
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Probable diagnosis :Gluteal abscess
Differential diagnosis :Boils/carbuncle
Investigations needed :Basic blood routine,RBS( Random blood sugar)
Treatment plan : I&D(Incision and drainage)
Outcome : Excellent.

As per your history,it seems that you have an abscess in your gluteal(buttock) area.It is nothing but collection of pus under the skin.It is a harmless condition but it causes severe pain.
There is nothing to worry in it and it is readily curable condition.
You have to undergo a procedure called I&D(Incision and drainage) to remove pus and debris from the area.It is a minor procedure and can be done by a general practitioner or even by a trained nurse.
You have to also take a short course of antibiotics like "ampiclox" for five to seven days.
For pain and discomfort you can very well take analgesics like "diclofenac" or "ibuprofen".
Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes.

Hope this information help you.
Wishing you good health.

Regards.

Dr.Shinas Hussain

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How Can A Painful Lump On The Intergluteal Cleft Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Probable diagnosis :Gluteal abscess Differential diagnosis :Boils/carbuncle Investigations needed :Basic blood routine,RBS( Random blood sugar) Treatment plan : I&D(Incision and drainage) Outcome : Excellent. As per your history,it seems that you have an abscess in your gluteal(buttock) area.It is nothing but collection of pus under the skin.It is a harmless condition but it causes severe pain. There is nothing to worry in it and it is readily curable condition. You have to undergo a procedure called I&D(Incision and drainage) to remove pus and debris from the area.It is a minor procedure and can be done by a general practitioner or even by a trained nurse. You have to also take a short course of antibiotics like ampiclox for five to seven days. For pain and discomfort you can very well take analgesics like diclofenac or ibuprofen . Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes. Hope this information help you. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain