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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Lower Back With White Discharge

My lower back has had a small bump on it for a couple years now. It does hurt and you cant even see the bump. Its more of a hard spot under the skin. However if I squeeze it a somewhat hard white matter comes out and it smells terrible. What is the problem??
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

1.Hard lump at low back with white discharge - possible cause could be infective aetiology, hair follicle infection with pus collection within.
2.In this case what you have to do is not to press the lesion / bump, do not scratch. Maintain local hygiene.
3.Try clean the area with antiseptic liquid.
4.Ideally a course of antibiotic treatment will help to heal the process.
5.If not healing after all - a small incision and drainage might be needed for permanent cure.
6.Dont forget - do not interfere the area - it will delay healing process. Good luck.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Lower Back With White Discharge

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.Hard lump at low back with white discharge - possible cause could be infective aetiology, hair follicle infection with pus collection within. 2.In this case what you have to do is not to press the lesion / bump, do not scratch. Maintain local hygiene. 3.Try clean the area with antiseptic liquid. 4.Ideally a course of antibiotic treatment will help to heal the process. 5.If not healing after all - a small incision and drainage might be needed for permanent cure. 6.Dont forget - do not interfere the area - it will delay healing process. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.