There is a hard lump on my calf and it hurts a bit, what's going on?

When a person's skin and resistance are reduced, they are always easily harmed by certain diseases. At this time, the impact on oneself is not just physical harm, but also affects work and life. Among them, some people developed hard lumps on their calves which were a bit painful. The legs are the main support for people to walk, so problems with them are very troublesome. So let’s take a look at what causes a hard lump on your calf that hurts, so that we can find a treatment method.

What you are describing may be a symptom of folliculitis.

This disease is a purulent inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the entire hair follicle. Initially it appears as red papules, which gradually evolve into papular pustules, which are isolated and scattered, and cause mild pain. In adults, it mainly occurs in hairy areas, and in children, it is more common on the head. The rashes can sometimes merge with each other, and small bald spots may remain after healing. So how should we prevent and treat this disease in our daily life? Here, the editor of Sanjiu Health Hall will share with you the relevant knowledge about folliculitis.

Initially, it appears as a small inflammatory papule consistent with the hair follicles, surrounded by a red halo, which quickly turns into a pustule, with hair often running through the center. The pustules are the size of millet grains and do not fuse together. The blister wall is thin, and there is a small amount of purulent secretion after breaking. The patient will feel itching and slight pain. After a few days, it will dry and form a scab and heal without leaving any scars. It is more common in adults, and is prone to occur on the scalp, neck, buttocks, etc. Local lymph nodes may swell. It is stubborn in nature, tends to relapse, and often lingers for a long time.

Medication

Initially, it is a small inflammatory papule that is consistent with the hair follicles, surrounded by a red halo, which quickly turns into a pustule

1. During systemic treatment, pay attention to personal and environmental hygiene, keep the skin clean, and avoid drinking alcohol and eating spicy or irritating foods. Actively treat the primary disease such as diabetes, and for those with multiple diseases, antibiotics and vitamins can be used.

2. The principles of local treatment are sterilization, anti-inflammation and drying. 2.5% iodine tincture, 5% ammonium mercuric chloride (white mercury), 10% ichthyol ointment or 1% neomycin ointment can be used externally.

3. Physical therapy can use ultraviolet light or ultra-short wave irradiation.

For those who suffer from persistent disease, autologous vaccine or polyvalent vaccine can be injected. Immunostimulants may also be given.

Chinese Medicine

(1) TCM treatment principles

① Damp-heat type: The method should be to clear away heat, detoxify and remove dampness. The prescription uses 15g of honeysuckle, 15g of forsythia, 10g of isatis indigotica, 10g of dandelion, 10g of poria, 15g of coix seed, 10g of stephania tetrandra, 10g of plantain, 15g of white moss peel, 10g of siler, and 10g of liquorice. You can also take Lianqiao Baidu Pills.

② Qi and Yin deficiency type: The method should be to invigorate Qi and nourish Yin, clear away heat and detoxify. The prescription uses 10g of raw Astragalus, 10g of Codonopsis pilosula, 15g of dried raw Rehmannia, 15g each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Asparagus cochinchinensis, 15g of Lonicera japonica, 15g of Forsythia suspensa, 10g of wild chrysanthemum, 10g of Plantago asiatica, and 10g of Isatis indigotica. You can also take Wuwei Xiaodu Drink.

(2) Local treatment: Traditional Chinese medicine can use 1.5g of Huadusan, 30g of Ruyijinhuangsan, and 100ml of Baibujiu mixed and applied externally. Or you can apply Huadusan ointment or Heibu Huadu ointment externally, you can also apply Yushu oil (eucalyptus oil) externally, or use Daphne genkwa water solution for external washing.

As for what causes a hard lump on the calf that hurts a bit, everyone knows that the above article describes a skin disease. However, I hope everyone can go to the hospital for a detailed examination and receive appropriate treatment according to the doctor's guidance. This is the key, because the legs are an important part of the human body.