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Im getting abscess' in groin area, could it be from inflammatory bowel disease??? tired of getting lanced near my penis/testicles at the er, thanks!
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Maybe: Although IBD can cause groin abscesses (Crohn's or Behcet's more so than UC) a more likely cause is hidradenitis--or more simply, infected sweat glands. Abscesses may need drainage, and sometimes more extensive surgery is needed (unroofing, skin grafts, etc.) but oftentimes daily washing with a topical antibacterial soap may reduce the incidence of abscess formation. MRSA is also a common cause.
Answered 1/29/2016
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Not necessarily: Abscesses in the location you describe are more likely from ingrown hairs or hidradenitis. Crohn's disease abscesses are usually around the anal opening.
Answered 10/21/2019
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