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Multiple recurring pus filled lumps body
Hi,
Writing this on behalf of my husband. He is getting multiple small bumps on his body, time to time. These bumps are pus filled and painful with time, size can vary depending area. He usually gets it on inner thighs or bum which are big but in the last month he has got one in his back and two near neck(back), which doctor should we consult and what could this relate to? Thank you.
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This may be infected sebaceous cyst or simple foruncle.. or carbuncle ( common in diabetes , elderly or in steroid users)
Check for sugars and if not in control..use appropriate medication for diabetes
If it's cyst it should be removed along with it's Wall(outer layer)
Then use appropriate antibiotics
Next Steps
Go for general surgeon
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proper wound care and periodically dressing to be done
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Hello. Is he hairy? And the approximate size of the lump? If it's in hairy areas, it could be hair root infection ( furuncle) if it's small. If it's larger, it's probably a carbuncle - which is a bacterial infection. You can consult a dermatologist regarding this. If they rule out these , then can go to surgeon if needed.
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please visit a dermatologist
Health Tips
warm water compresses might ease the pain.
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Dr. Rajasekar Selvarajan
General Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Chennai
Dear all,
History itself is not yet clear
Whether your patient is diabetic or not, if diabetic is it under the control or not, I like to know this one
Most of the persons used to take regular & prolonged treatment for diabetes, but without any benefit
For example, when a person needs 5 idly or 3 dosa for breakfast to alleviate the appetite, but the food provider gives only 2 idly or 1 dosa, is it possible to get rid of the appetite.
Like that eventhough your patient is under regular treatment, I think he is under improper diabetic control. He may require further blood glucose control
Try to achieve Euglycaemic level after proper periodic consultation with a qualified diabetologist
High blood sugar level-> Decreased immune power ( Immunosuppression) -> vulnerable for frequent infection, both fungal and bacterial -> recurrent Abscess formation ( Boils, carbuncle or infection of the existing sebaceous cyst)
So, first treat the primary cause ( Consult a proper diabetologist) and equally consult proper surgeon
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