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have noticed a lump about the size of a quater near vagina area and be


Sent to Health Experts September 14, 2006 11:50 p.m.

I am a 56 yr. old female that has found a cyst like lump on my groin area between my leg and trunk area. What could this possibly be?

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September 14, 2006 11:58 p.m. (8 minutes and 15 seconds later)
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Does this hurt? Is it red in color?

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Sent September 15, 2006 12:02 a.m. (3 minutes and 38 seconds later)

Yes it is red but only hurts if touched on or pressed on
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Sent September 15, 2006 12:06 a.m. (4 minutes and 2 seconds later)

Please let me know if it necessary to see a docter for this
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September 15, 2006 12:09 a.m. (2 minutes and 58 seconds later)
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It does sound as though this is a boil. If it's only one, you should be fine. Apply a hot moist compress to the area several times a day, as this will help draw the pus out to burst open. (Don't squeeze this, as it will cause further infection) you can also take ibuprofen for pain. If you want, you can also soak in the tub with Epsom salt, this will help. It will generally take a few days to get it to the point of bursting on it own. If you should get more, or just can't get this to burst on it's own and it get too painful, then follow up with your doctor. Other wise, doing the above will help.

Best of luck Hun, Hope this helps, If you need anything else please feel free to ask. If you found this helpful don't forget to click the *ACCEPT* button and leave *POSITIVE* feedback.

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