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What Does Pain In The Buttocks Indicate?

Have had right butte cheek pain for years. Primary always said it my back not butte. Finnally 5 years later he does xrays. He said were normal. Starting yesterday I had excruciating pain starting in my right hip on the outside down to my right knee and when I say excruciating I mean crying on the floor for 15 minutes! I go in today and he tells me I have bursitis.. Sitting is much worse than standing it seems to put more pressure on my hip. But I cannot stand the rest of my life. My cousin is a nurse and she suggested see a neurologist instead of an orthopedic. Suggestions? Comments? Advice? I am 62 and am considering retiring because of this cuz there s no way I can do the job required me of me Thanks for anything you can tell me, Barbara Lowrance
Wed, 27 Dec 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
At this area it may indicate several issues and most common are pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses. These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge. Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with augmentin, or combination of ciprinol+ metronidazole. You should also, apply cold compresses, take nonsteroid painkillers such as ibuprofen 400mg and rest. If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics.
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What Does Pain In The Buttocks Indicate?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. At this area it may indicate several issues and most common are pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses. These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge. Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with augmentin, or combination of ciprinol+ metronidazole. You should also, apply cold compresses, take nonsteroid painkillers such as ibuprofen 400mg and rest. If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.