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What Are The Small Painful Nodules On The Side Of My Thigh And Back?
I have small nodules on the side of my thigh. depending on how big they are determines the pain level. most days I am crying with pain. I have been told it s not cellulitis but it feels like inflamed cells. very very painful. also on my lower back. they seem to be connected
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
Hi,
I can understand your concern for small painful nodules on the side of your thigh and back. I can make out a probable diagnosis of boils which are basically infection and inflammation of hair roots and the attached oil glands. It can get infected due to heat humidity and poor hygiene.
The most important precaution to follow is to not to try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem and spread of the infection.
It would be better to meet a dermatologist or any family physician and get a proper treatment without delay to prevent secondary infection.
For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take pain killer tablets such diclofenac or paracetamol.
Take care
I can understand your concern for small painful nodules on the side of your thigh and back. I can make out a probable diagnosis of boils which are basically infection and inflammation of hair roots and the attached oil glands. It can get infected due to heat humidity and poor hygiene.
The most important precaution to follow is to not to try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem and spread of the infection.
It would be better to meet a dermatologist or any family physician and get a proper treatment without delay to prevent secondary infection.
For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as fucidin or mupirocin and take pain killer tablets such diclofenac or paracetamol.
Take care
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