Hi my mum has developed lumps in the lower part of the back. She is suffering a lot of pain and doesn t know what to do. She has had it a few times before but the pain always seems to go after a couple of days. However this time the pain does not seem to be easing and it has been persistent for around eight or nine days. Have you got any idea of what this could be or what we should do? Thank you.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question and can understand your concerns. What is her age.? Does she run fever.? Is she diabetic or immunocompromised.? If I were her treating physician HERPES infection would have been on my top list.in this condition vesicles appear in dermatome area of skin i.e. along the nerves.I would have track test to confirm it. Treatment is done with antiviral such as acyclovir 400\u00a0mg.2nd on my list would have been boil which is the infection of hair follicles and causes lumps with pain and pus inside.I would have prescribed antibiotics such as combination of ampicillin and flucloxicillin 500\u00a0mg 4 times a day. I would have looked for colonial abscess which is usually present in the cleft of buttocks. Usually it is given a trial of antibiotics, but definitive treatment is surgical excision i.e. kayaks procedure. I would have looked for any abscesses. I would suggest you to meet a general surgeon or a medical specialist. Thanks. Hope the answer is helpful. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards. Chat Doctor.