I had a a small lump that felt like a hard pea, I squeezed it a couple of times and notice it got larger and more tender to touch, I began to apply heat to the area which is on my right lower side above the buttock for about 2 weeks and today when I squeezed it a watery/pus come from the area. do you think I need to see a doctor, it is still a little tender and still a little hard when I squeeze this area to help it drain more. thank you for your answer.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A hard painful lump which increases in size and becomes red on squeezing suggests that the swelling is inflammatory. Pus expressing out from the swelling further supports the fact that the swelling is infective and inflammatory. The pus coming out from the swelling should be examined microscopically and send for culture and susceptibility. Yes, you need to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.