The other day I had some pain on my thigh about 2 inches from my testicles, by touching it I found that under my skin there is a hard round thing (feels like a marble) it does not have a pimple attached but the redness has grown in size and the pain is feels kinda like hot. The redness seems to be spreading (it is about 2 inches in diameter around the base of the bump) but once again there is no sign of a pimple forming. At first I thought it was an ingrown hair but I dont think that anymore. What could this be???
Has anyone experienced this problem? I know I need to go to the Doctor but if I know it will eventually go away I'd rather not spend the money, cant really afford the co-payment. I am not so worried about the bump but the redness makes me concerned.
2006-10-23 10:16:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
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2006-10-24 01:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by NOT TELLING YOU LOL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though it maybe be cystic acne (the inflammation is deeper in the tissue and not on the surface like a pimple) or a boil. I'd give it a week and keep the area clean and dry and try not to let your clothes rub on it. If it's not improving I'd go to the doctor then.
2006-10-23 17:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this too. I showed it to my doctor and he said leave it alone, it will go away on it's own. At first it got bigger, then The redness, pain and hot feeling went away and now I have this knot, like a marble, under my skin. It's ugly and annoying! I hope you'll go, I wish mine had done more for me.!
2006-10-23 17:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by mkayk55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Co payment should be no more than 10-20 bucks ! Depending which insurance agency you have . At this time you should really go to the doctor and have it checked out ! This is why you have insurance !!!!
2006-10-23 17:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of anything like this.
Maybe you should go to the doc for multiple items, for example get a physical and then ask about the spot on your leg... that way you can get your moneys worth. That is what I do when I have something wrong with me.
2006-10-23 17:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by ppp_now 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a doctor is the best person to asses the issue. DON'T BE CHEAP. People here may not give you an acurate assecment and you could get really sick. What whould you rather be rich or dead?
2006-10-23 17:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds kinda like a spider bite...or it could be a boil forming.....in either case i would go to the doctor.....if it is hot and red and growing that could be a sign of an infection.....see a doctor.
2006-10-23 17:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by kndykisz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a boil or carbuncle.You should see a doctor to get on an antibiotic.
2006-10-23 17:20:02 · answer #8 · answered by dbarnes3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a matter of your health - you need to go to the doctor. If it is just a cyst then you will be able to sleep better at night.
2006-10-23 17:17:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a spider bite. I wouldn't be too concerned.
2006-10-23 17:19:25 · answer #10 · answered by Carla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a cyst. If it is the Dr. can drain it.
2006-10-23 22:04:42 · answer #11 · answered by EW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋