i think a burn on my inner right calf from a bike exhaust might be infected. it's all red around it, and hurts when i stand and it leaks yellow water?

Question

Have a red cut in my groin area where leg meets scrotum in one side.It burns when i put water on it and when i stretch the skin there. No itching.

Answer 1

Sounds infected: You need to be seen ASAP since this needs to be treated.

Answer 2

Probably OK: The diluted hp may bleach the teeth to a small extent and with prolonged usage may cause changes to the mucosa soft tissues, .

Answer 3

No: As long as it is diluted with water, you should be fine. Variant; add salt to solution as well.

Answer 4

Phlebitis: You need to check with your physician for phlebitis or clot formation , if recurrent may need to rule out hypercoagulable problem or tendency to form clots.

Answer 5

See Phlebologist: You have venous insufficiency, and probably have leg discomfort and perhaps swelling. The vv may get firm when legs are in dependent position, and collapse with legs elevated above the heart level. Seek help of a phlebologist by going on www.Phlebology.Org and place your zip code to find one in your area who can evaluate and treat your problem and relieve your symptoms.

Answer 6

Phlebitis?: As dr. Halimah said, you could be having repeated episodes of phlebitis but with only firmness and no pain, redness, and warmth, it is less likely. Varicose veins will become firm with prolonged standing, even without phlebitis. Regardless, you have a varicose veins that is bothering you and it would be worth it to see a vein specialist, as dr. Isobe suggested.

Answer 7

Matches body salt: Similar saline content as your blood.

Answer 8

Commonly a cyst: This can be from many things but if you have an internal knee problem like a meniscus tear or wear on your cartilage, you joint can make extra fluid and this can escape out the back of the knee joint and create a space filled with joint fluid called a poplital (or baker's) cyst. Get evaluated by your doctor first and get a diagnosis.

Answer 9

Exam needed: Are you extremely flexible in all your joints ?The knee needs to be thoroughly and properly examined and compared to your other knee to determine if there is any ligamentous or muscular deficiency. Depending on the exam a customized exercise program may be all that is needed or bracing with surgery as a final resort.

i think a burn on my inner right calf from a bike exhaust might be infected. it's all red around it, and hurts when i stand and it leaks yellow water?

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