Recurring Groin Abscess- 68 Questions Answered

Painful abscess in the groin area. Difficult to walk. Any over the counter medicine I can apply? It keeps recurring in the same area every few months and I have to travel tomorrow night.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 170 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

OTC meds will not work. Please contact using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I have been having recurring abscess for last few months. Some very painful and lasts for many days some heal quicker. Have to take pain killers when the abscess is about to drain. Flexone is the painkiller.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 1161 Views v

Dr. Pinanky Jadhav-AdheDermatologist | Pune

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You will need a proper antibiotic course for the abscess. Pain killers will only give you relief from pain but will not be of help in controlling the spread. ... Read More

I've been suffering from abscess for past 1 month. They keep on coming one after another at an interval of 3-5 days.

Asked for Male, 37 Years 127 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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Have you taken treatment for it. Suppressive antibiotic therapy may help you. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

I have developed 4 abscesses in my groin area since past two days. I have started taking antibiotics but one of the abscess is still growing in size?? Should I wait or see another doctor. My diabetes has been uncontrolled since past 6 months or more.

Asked for Female, 36 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

No..U need specific medicine...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ... Read More

I'm a 42 year old male and have been suffering from recurrent abscesses on my left inner thigh groin area. Everytime the abscess forms, I apply T-Bact ointment which eventualy drains the pus out of the abscess in a few days but the abscess recurrs within a few months, usually along the same area (left inner thigh groin) Attaching a picture of the a

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Asked for Male, 42 Years 706 Views v

Dr. Shivanu MathonDermatologist | Ludhiana

Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

I am getting recurring boils near my groin area and it is not getting cured .I am getting boils from past 2years.it is increasing day by day and I am feeling a very bad pain pls help

Asked for Male, 19 Years 631 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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This may be hidradenitis suppurativa. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Even after surgery of abscess and i have taken many of antibiotics but my abscess comes back whenever i get cold or cough

Asked for Male, 20 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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U mean pilonidal sinus? ... Read More

I am having a very small reddish boil near my groin area and its tender to touch... I have this common region where boil or abscess occurs. Why is it so and is there any ointment or treatment to it

Asked for Male, 33 Years 572 Views v

Dr. Manas ChopraDermatologist | Delhi

Yes, it can be treated. If you are overweight, try to reduce weight. Get tested for diabetes. Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Hi. I'm a fairly active 30 year old man who gets recurring redness in groin whenever I'm wearing jeans and travelling. The problem goes away usually when im wearing shorts and the area gets air. I shower everyday so hygeine is proper. What could the issue be so I can consult right away !

Asked for Male, 29 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Vritika GaddamDermatologist | Hyderabad

Hello- sounds like it could be jock itch which is fungal infection of the groin, thighs and buttocks. Usually occurs in such areas with tough clothing like jeans that traps moisture. . better to get i ... Read More

I've been suffering this problem since a long time now. I have PCOS and I'm gaining weight continuously. I try to workout but whenever I do, I get abscess and boils on my private parts (buttock, vaginal area, bikini line areas). I've also undergone a I&D for my buttock abscess as it had grown in size. I can't deal with surgeries for every absces

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry..... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ... Read More

Recurring abscess near vagina, already seen once and treated now able to see again at same place. Will it be serious issue

Asked for Female, 31 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Kavita GurbakshDermatologist | Gurgaon

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If the lesion is recurrent the root cause should be dealt with else it is a painful condition .Proper examination with detailed history is required to reach any conclusion ... Read More

My son age 5 year previous year done root canal again this year root canal required to do is there any remedy in homeopathy to avoid it or any treatment to stop this recurring problem

Asked for Male, 35 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance ... Read More

Hi doctors I have small abscess beside my nipple, which is recurring like since two years. I had it four times and I visited multiple doctors and the pus was sent for the culture and it was negative for TB and all of the test but it was positive for strep infection. I used antibiotics also whenever I got this abscess and one of the doctors gave me

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Asked for Female, 33 Years 229 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect please ... Read More

I am getting recurrent abscess in groin area.I have been prescribed antibiotics like Augumentin 625 and ointment each time. EVen after taking antibiotics each time it reoccurs. Kindly advise is it cause for concerns how to prevent it from reoccuring.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 643 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit SinghDermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

Which ointmemt are u using? Detailed medical history is required like history of diabetes. Is it associated with itching? Consult online for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Hi, I have had a bartholin abscess for almost 10 months now. It's been recurring very frequently like every week. First I tried to treat it with allopathy and contacted a gynecologist, she tried a few antibiotics which every time ruptured the abscess but it kept coming back. I switched to homeopathy doctor since february and started treatment with

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 1051 Views v

Dr. Tanmay PalsuleHomoeopath | Pune

Yes there is. ... Read More

I have a recurring problem of abscess in bartholin glands for which I was taking allopathic medication but it kept coming back so I switched to homeopathy and currently taking hepar sulphur 30 (4 times a day except sunday) and thuja 1m(1 time on Sunday). Want to be sure if this will be able to stop my recurring boils?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 324 Views v

Dr. A Amin HomeopathHomoeopath | Kolkata

Wait and watch let the medicine act ... Read More

I had pilonidal abcess on my inter buttocks area 6 years back . But it heals without surgery bcoz the abscess breaks before... now i feels like a slight pain there now when touching but no visible swelling is there... what is the reason for the pain? Is the pilonidal abscess recurring that it is the first symptom that it is growing. Is there any h

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 228 Views v

Dr. Chintha Lakshmi Suma ChowdaryGeneral Surgeon | Gudivada

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Surgery should be done for preventing recurrence ... Read More

I am suffering with abscess with since a month at the same place, its again and again coming same place, kindly help me in this.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 644 Views v

Dr. Joyal JoseCosmetic Surgeon | Pathanamthitta

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The abscess needs to be surgically drained ... Read More

I frequently develop Bartholin Abscess even though I maintain good personal hygiene. The lump grows to the size of a lemon at times and the pain gets unbearable. The doctors I've visited just give me antibiotics every time. I'm worried if there is an underlying problem.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 444 Views v

Dr. Nidhi SharmaGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

Do a cyst resection next time ... Read More

Hi i have an abscess in my lower pre moler teeth gum which is very painful,i can't open my jam and not even chew properly from last 25 days. please suggest.

Asked for Male, 40 Years 328 Views v

Dr. Jayashree VamanPeriodontist | Mysore

Really sorry to hear you're in pain. An abscess can be gum related or tooth related, so it won't resolve by itself. Kindly visit a dentist nearby for further treatment. If it's tooth related, you mig ... Read More

Dr. I have an abscess on my nose, what should I do now that my abscess becomes enlarged, which will cause me problems, tell me something that will make my abscess right

Asked for Male, 18 Years 319 Views v

Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

Hi dear homoeopathic medicines will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier services ... Read More

I am facing an issue of recurring boils. They sometimes appear in my underarms or sometime near the groin region, or below my stomach. Which speciality doctor should I consult?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from bacterial furunculosis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online con ... Read More

What does soaking your abscess wound in warm water do? I had it drained and Was wondering what does warm water do ?

Asked for Male, 15 Years 537 Views v

Dr. Gunjan SainiSexologist | Haridwar

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Share pic wound ... Read More

I have enlarged tonsils, runny nose, sore throat and pain in my groin (groin feels hard under the surface and produces pus with a foul smell) this happened 48-72hrs after I had unprotected oral sex (I am female, I had oral sex with another female, both of us were menstrating)

Asked for Female, 35 Years 102 Views v

Dr. PanchaniGynecologist | Surat

Hi good morning Thnxs for your question I need complete information regarding ur menes pattern and last date of menes. And need more information regarding ur problem. Use my online consultation link s ... Read More

I found these two white balls on my gums near my premolar teeth on both sides of my mouth, underneath my tongue, I don't know what it is but I think that it might be teeth or an abscess. Can you please verify for me what it could be, since I'm getting braces soon and I don't know if it could affect them. Also I would rather get an answer through a

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Asked for Female, 17 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Bhavani Ranjith KumarCosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist | Bangalore

Good morning madam Can you please post a photo of overgrowth? If you want me to answer then you can consult me on practo online chat with photo as well as radiograph if u have any Thank you ... Read More

Looking for good lady surgeon doctor for Abscess in rectal area.. I am in very bad pain. Infact i am taking antibiotics as well. But there is no relief

Asked for Female, 32 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Pallavi R HegdeAyurveda | Bangalore

Apply warm castor oil continuously . And good to get a correction for its cause in food sleep activity pattern. To avoid recurrence ... Read More

I have a very small abscesses on the behind which open and drain on its own, when to my doctor which he clean it and put bandage over it, did not put any gauze in to hole as it was very small and not deep, i have been taken baths and putting on new badage myself everyday since, when can i stop doing this?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 228 Views v

Dr. Shibashis MukherjeeHomoeopath | Kolkata

Timely dressing regularly is the key. Follow your physicians advice, if on antibiotic do complete the course. ... Read More

My 3 year old daughter has a bump on her groin left side of her body right below waist line. I think is abscess it is hard but small. What do you think?

Asked for Female, 3 Years 96 Views v

Dr. J Prabhakar RaoPediatrician | Ghaziabad

Probably a lymph node,but hernia has to be ruled out by physical examination by your paediatrician. ... Read More

First I had an abscess infected with bacteria on my chest wall about 2 years ago which was treated with antibiotics. The same type of abscess recurred at the same place after 2 year which was treated with incision and drainage. Now after the 3 months of I&D, I am having pain at the place where incision was made. It is a little bit swollen. So I che

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 234 Views v

Dr. Pavan MurdeshwarGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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hello.... As with the recurring abscess, there is high chances that u might be having a sebaceous cyst which was incompletely removed and hence the recurrences. The best treatment for that would be to ... Read More

Iam having injection abscess since 1 month and my doctor prescribed me for warm compress on the abscess to vanish. I want to ask if it is enough for the abscess.

Asked for Female, 22 Years 755 Views v

Dr. Namrata MalviyaHomoeopath | Bangalore

No,any abscess will have bacterial infiltration.So, proper medication is required. ... Read More

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Recurring groin abscess

Painful abscess in the groin area. Difficult to walk. Any over the counter medicine I can apply? It keeps recurring in the same area every few months and I have to travel tomorrow night.

I have been having recurring abscess for last few months. Some very painful and lasts for many days some heal quicker. Have to take pain killers when the abscess is about to drain. Flexone is the painkiller.

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I've been suffering from abscess for past 1 month. They keep on coming one after another at an interval of 3-5 days.

I have developed 4 abscesses in my groin area since past two days. I have started taking antibiotics but one of the abscess is still growing in size?? Should I wait or see another doctor. My diabetes has been uncontrolled since past 6 months or more.

I am getting recurring boils near my groin area and it is not getting cured .I am getting boils from past 2years.it is increasing day by day and I am feeling a very bad pain pls help

Even after surgery of abscess and i have taken many of antibiotics but my abscess comes back whenever i get cold or cough

I am having a very small reddish boil near my groin area and its tender to touch... I have this common region where boil or abscess occurs. Why is it so and is there any ointment or treatment to it

Hi. I'm a fairly active 30 year old man who gets recurring redness in groin whenever I'm wearing jeans and travelling. The problem goes away usually when im wearing shorts and the area gets air. I shower everyday so hygeine is proper. What could the issue be so I can consult right away !

Recurring abscess near vagina, already seen once and treated now able to see again at same place. Will it be serious issue

My son age 5 year previous year done root canal again this year root canal required to do is there any remedy in homeopathy to avoid it or any treatment to stop this recurring problem

I am getting recurrent abscess in groin area.I have been prescribed antibiotics like Augumentin 625 and ointment each time. EVen after taking antibiotics each time it reoccurs. Kindly advise is it cause for concerns how to prevent it from reoccuring.

I am suffering with abscess with since a month at the same place, its again and again coming same place, kindly help me in this.

I frequently develop Bartholin Abscess even though I maintain good personal hygiene. The lump grows to the size of a lemon at times and the pain gets unbearable. The doctors I've visited just give me antibiotics every time. I'm worried if there is an underlying problem.

Hi i have an abscess in my lower pre moler teeth gum which is very painful,i can't open my jam and not even chew properly from last 25 days. please suggest.

Dr. I have an abscess on my nose, what should I do now that my abscess becomes enlarged, which will cause me problems, tell me something that will make my abscess right

I am facing an issue of recurring boils. They sometimes appear in my underarms or sometime near the groin region, or below my stomach. Which speciality doctor should I consult?

What does soaking your abscess wound in warm water do? I had it drained and Was wondering what does warm water do ?

I have enlarged tonsils, runny nose, sore throat and pain in my groin (groin feels hard under the surface and produces pus with a foul smell) this happened 48-72hrs after I had unprotected oral sex (I am female, I had oral sex with another female, both of us were menstrating)

Looking for good lady surgeon doctor for Abscess in rectal area.. I am in very bad pain. Infact i am taking antibiotics as well. But there is no relief

My 3 year old daughter has a bump on her groin left side of her body right below waist line. I think is abscess it is hard but small. What do you think?

Iam having injection abscess since 1 month and my doctor prescribed me for warm compress on the abscess to vanish. I want to ask if it is enough for the abscess.

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