I have discovered a lump like object on my underwear line. At first I thought it could have been a pimple or ingrown hair but it hasn't gone away and it seems a little too big. It does sort of hurt like a pimple would. I read that people have said that it can be a swollen lymph node, but when I was feeling it, it feels like a lump of fat or something but it tends to get smaller at times than others. I can also pinch it with my skin so it's in the skin somewhere! I just don't know if I should see a doctor?
2006-10-11 15:46:39 · 10 answers · asked by swimchick 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
>Doctor....now!<
2006-10-11 15:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by Druid 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interestingly enough, I had the exact exact -exact- same thing happen to me a few weeks ago. I completely freaked out, but my doctor was very reassuring.
My doctor said that it was a sebaceous cyst, and that it was nothing to worry about. Taking a warm bath would help the swelling go down. Just a hair follicle that has become blocked with stuff.
She said that if I was concerned enough about it, and if it didn't go away on its own, she could sort of lance it and drain it for me (a really teeny tiny incision to clean it all out, nothing major at all).
Luckily for me, it went away after a couple of weeks. I also found out that it's pretty common, and sure enough - I had another one a week ago but it has almost completely disappeared. Perhaps you're prone to them like me.
Anyway, I'd check with a doctor to be sure... but that's probably what it is.
2006-10-11 16:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to be safe than sorry! Make an appointment with your doctor now! I have had this as well and it was my lymph node, but the wondering can really make you crazy so put your mind at ease and see the doctor.
2006-10-11 15:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lymph nodes are probably swollen. They are located on either side and can change in size and even hurt when you apply pressure. It's a sign of infection.
2006-10-11 16:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it's an hernia or a swollen lymph node that can appear after having a cold or flu it will go away,have it checked anyways
2006-10-11 16:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He really needs to see a doctor ASAP. His doctor is qualified, trained, and licensed to diagnose medical problems AFTER seeing the patient. The people on this site are nt!! Sounds not good to me. Chow!!
2016-03-28 05:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a boil, a cyst, or a host of other things. If it's not changed in a while you might want to talk with your doctor.
2006-10-11 15:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by glassfemur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best see a doc asap just 2 ease ur mind on what it is.
sounds like its probally just a cyst or ur lymphnode may be swollen but best get it checked asap
2006-10-11 16:27:55 · answer #8 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is most likely a cyst. you should have a doctor check it out. then they can remove it if needed.
2006-10-11 15:59:57 · answer #9 · answered by shannon c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have it checked
2006-10-11 16:00:41 · answer #10 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋