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A member asked:

I have this lump in my upper thigh in the crease by privet area and it hurst really bad when i touch it. what could it be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Abscess: You describe an abscess of the skin. Try hot compresses to get the abscess to drain. If this doesn't happen within a couple of days, you may need to see your doctor to get it lanced.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lymph node: If so, that's potentially serious - see your doctor asap.

Answered 4/9/2016

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