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Have a very painful lump that looks like a huge pimple on rt side of perineum?

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Most likely you: have an abscess of the perineum.. Warm compresses to it or sitting in a warm bathtub will bring it to a head and drain it. You also need an antibiotic for it. See a Dr.. And take ibuprofen for pain..

Answered 8/15/2018

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Have a very painful lump that looks like a huge pimple on rt side of perineum?

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