Hello,
If the pain had gone away then it is no emergency to see a doctor. Apply warm compresses and keep the area clean. Also wear cotton clothes and if the symptoms persist then please consult your doctor. Otherwise hopefully the situation is becoming better.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Thank you so much for your response. The area seemed to hurt much less the following day and after that pretty much went away. Do you think that it still warrants going to see my Dr.?
Hello,
It can be due to a boil or an abscess. A boil, also referred to as a skin abscess, is a localized infection deep in the skin. A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and becomes filled with pus.
I suggest you to get it evaluated from your doctor and get this possibility as well as other possibilities like swollen lymph node, pinched nerve, muscular pain etc also ruled out.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.