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Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Buttock

Hi I have a possible cyst that I am having removed from my buttock next Friday(surgery) Until then should I use cold or hot compress to help with the tenderness? I was on an antibiotic last week and that appeared to shrink it however now it is growing back to a larger size under the skin.(off of antibiotic now)
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If the lump turns out to be tender again and increases in size, it might be getting inflamed again. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a broad spectrum antibiotic and an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor drug without any hot compress. If the infection subsides, the planned surgery on next friday could be done. If it does not subside, and an abscess forms, then you might have to get an incision and drainage done for the abscess by a general surgeon and get the cyst removed if forms again at a later date.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.


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Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Buttock

Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If the lump turns out to be tender again and increases in size, it might be getting inflamed again. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a broad spectrum antibiotic and an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor drug without any hot compress. If the infection subsides, the planned surgery on next friday could be done. If it does not subside, and an abscess forms, then you might have to get an incision and drainage done for the abscess by a general surgeon and get the cyst removed if forms again at a later date. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.