WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1998: Re: a lump

Re: a lump

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 16:19:55 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 24 Sep 1998, Melanie wrote: >
>I found a lump in my bikini line area... right where i shave.... i am
>concerned, but i am not sure what it is. could this be from shaving, or
>could this be a swollen gland of some sort?
>I am 25 years old.
>Please EMAIL me with your responses
>Please don't respost with a post.

Melanie-

This forum works best when everyone has a chance to read the responses. Otherwise, it's just a private consultation service, and I doubt any of the health care providers here would be interested in participating in something like that.

There are a lot of possible reasons why a lump would appear near the bikini line. As you suggested, an ingrown hair is a likely possibility. Another is a swollen lymph gland. Others include infections, cysts, hernias, endometriosis (rarely), and, rarest of all, cancer.

It's not possible to diagnosis this without a physical exam, so you should really see your doctor about this. He or she can easily check it out and make a diagnosis.

Good luck with everything.

-- Ashley Hill David Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd

The above is intended for general medical education, and is not for specific medical advice. I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints.

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