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I have to sit in the chair for 8hrs a day , am working as a software engineer. my buttocks are iching n getting black, can u tell me the medicine ?

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Dr. K. Olson answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Gluteal discoloring: If there is significant change in the color of your lower back it could signify ischemia - a decrease in blood flow to that area. Medical evaluation is indicated to be sure the blood vessels are providing adequate blood flow.

Answered 1/29/2012

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