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Should I Be Worried About Sharp Pain At A Healed Abscess Scar Near My Groin After 2 Days?

Pain at abcess incision scar that closed after 1 month of drainage. The position of the scar was between the inner thigh and groin area. Every time I walk, or sit, there is a sharp pain. When pressing the scar directly, there is pain. It have been like this for 2 days. No sign of redness or infection. Should I be worry?
Mon, 3 Mar 2025
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Hi,

What you are currently doing by monitoring redness is important as a sign of reinfection. Pain and tenderness are also possible signs of reinfection and if the pain had completely resolved and now recurred or worsening, then you should be assessed. You should also monitor for other signs and symptoms of infection, increasing warmth in the area, fever, swelling or the recurrence of discharge. If none of these are present and the pain or tenderness diminishes then there is likely no cause for concern.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician
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Should I Be Worried About Sharp Pain At A Healed Abscess Scar Near My Groin After 2 Days?

Hi, What you are currently doing by monitoring redness is important as a sign of reinfection. Pain and tenderness are also possible signs of reinfection and if the pain had completely resolved and now recurred or worsening, then you should be assessed. You should also monitor for other signs and symptoms of infection, increasing warmth in the area, fever, swelling or the recurrence of discharge. If none of these are present and the pain or tenderness diminishes then there is likely no cause for concern. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician