Understanding Movable Lumps in the Groin: When to Seek Medical Help
There is a hard lump in the groin area? If you have a movable, painless lump under the skin in the groin area that appears white and is slightly larger than a pimple, which specialist should you consult for medical evaluation? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● In males, the area under the groin may present with epidermoid cysts (commonly known as sebaceous cysts) or Fordyce spots (benign sebaceous gland hyperplasia). Other conditions such as hair follicle cysts or multiple sebaceous cysts, among various skin diseases, need to be diff...[Read More] Understanding Movable Lumps in the Groin: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Specialized Medical Advice
excuse me? Hello Doctor: My father is 51 years old, and for the past two weeks, he has been experiencing a dull pain in the upper left abdomen under the rib cage. He has seen a gastroenterologist and had urine tests done, but no cause has been identified. The doctor suggested it ...
Dr. Fang Sijie Reply:
Dear Ms. Kay, As I have not had the opportunity to meet your father, I cannot make a definitive diagnosis. However, based on your description, it is possible that he is experiencing postherpetic neuralgia, which can occur after shingles (also known as herpes zoster). I recommend...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Specialized Medical Advice