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What Causes Painful Bump At The Top Of Butt?

I have a bump at the top of my butt crack that hearts really bad. Last yr about this same time it started like this and I won't to the er and they said they don't know what it cud be. It's not staff. They lanced it and it got better. What do you think it is?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
This is likely to be a pilonidal abscess. This is a cyst that has become infected. I suggest you keep the area clean and dry with regular baths. I recommend antibiotics to clear the infection. This is likely to solve the problem but if it persists, surgical removal may be necessary.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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What Causes Painful Bump At The Top Of Butt?

Hi, This is likely to be a pilonidal abscess. This is a cyst that has become infected. I suggest you keep the area clean and dry with regular baths. I recommend antibiotics to clear the infection. This is likely to solve the problem but if it persists, surgical removal may be necessary. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger