What should I do as my child has purplish bump on buttox?
Patient: My 1 year old has a purplish bump on her butt-ox. When my wife pushed down on it last night white/red puss came out of it and it went down a little. Well it filled back up and won't release again? Should we wait until tomorrow and try again and then schedule a Dr. Appointment or go ahead and take her to the ER? Doctor: Hi...it could be an abscess. I suggest you not to wait and get the kid to the nearest physician or nearest emergency room as this might require antibiotic prescription. If it spreads it can become a skin and soft tissue infection.Regards - Dr. Sumanth