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Large Lump At Top Of Butt Crack, Painful, Growing Rapidly. How To Get Rid Of It?
I have a rather large lump at the top of my butt crack in between the two cheeks arching up a little to both cheeks sideways and it s insanely bothersome. I ve noticed it about a week ago and it s growing rapidly. When it started it was a small pain like when you sit hugging your knees on the ground for an excessive amount of time, but now the pain has increased and the bump has increased in size. It started off with no bump at all, just a little pain and now I can t sit without wincing in pain. There is no coloration, it feels like a lump is in my butt. The pain is extremely bothersome. What is it and how do I get rid of it? Sorry it sounds weird.
Crease of the buttocks is prone for fungal and bacterial infection due to increased sweating and if personal hygiene is not maintained. This lump could be an abscess which is nothing but collection of pus and blood caused by bacteria. This abscess usually points at one end and drains off. If it is not pointing, then hot fomentation will help the pointing and facilitate drainage. You can take over the counter painkillers for the pain and get a prescription for antibiotics for 5-7 days till the lump heals. If the lump does not drain even after hot fomentation, then you need to get in touch with a surgeon for incision and drainage of the lump.
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Large Lump At Top Of Butt Crack, Painful, Growing Rapidly. How To Get Rid Of It?
Hi, Welcome to HCM. Crease of the buttocks is prone for fungal and bacterial infection due to increased sweating and if personal hygiene is not maintained. This lump could be an abscess which is nothing but collection of pus and blood caused by bacteria. This abscess usually points at one end and drains off. If it is not pointing, then hot fomentation will help the pointing and facilitate drainage. You can take over the counter painkillers for the pain and get a prescription for antibiotics for 5-7 days till the lump heals. If the lump does not drain even after hot fomentation, then you need to get in touch with a surgeon for incision and drainage of the lump. Thanks.