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Suggest Remedy For Painful Bump On Buttock Crack

Hi, I have lost som slight weight lately and have noticed I have a bump on my butt, more like in the crack area its on the upper left side.I thought it could be the tailbone that gotten more noticable after loosing some weight but hurt somewhat when I lie flat on my back on hard surfaces.
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it may be a pilonidal sinus.consult a surgeon.if confirmed it will have to be removed.meanwhile avoid pressure at that area and sleep sideways
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Suggest Remedy For Painful Bump On Buttock Crack

it may be a pilonidal sinus.consult a surgeon.if confirmed it will have to be removed.meanwhile avoid pressure at that area and sleep sideways