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Suggest Remedy For Possible Pilonidal Cyst On Buttocks

Im having severe pain at the end of my tail bone/buttocks. Theres a bump under the skin about 1/2 an inch down from the top of the crack. It also feels like theres a lot of pressure we here tge bump is. I googled it and it said it could be a pilonidal cyst or a pimple. I can barely walk or get comfortable in any position. Im on vacation and dont know what to do.
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having pilonodal sinus or boil. You need to visit general surgeon for its diagnosis. Till then you need antibiotics for infection control, analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief and becomplex. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Possible Pilonidal Cyst On Buttocks

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having pilonodal sinus or boil. You need to visit general surgeon for its diagnosis. Till then you need antibiotics for infection control, analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief and becomplex. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.