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What Does A Lump On Tailbone Indicate?

I have a lump on the left side of my tailbone right at the start of the butt crack. It s been there for about a week or two and it s been casing discomfort not necessarily pain but I can always tell its there. It s also been a little itchy every so often. My mom said it might be a polinidal cyst but I m not sure because nothing has drained from it and it doesn t smell bad. You can t physically see anything if you just look at it but you can feel it if you touch it it s about an inch all around and is hard but not too hard
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Hi,

In this area, it may indicate several issues and most common are pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses.

These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge.

Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well.

This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with augmentin, or combination of ciprinol+ metronidazole.

You should also, apply cold compresses, take nonsteroid painkillers such as ibuprofen 400mg and rest. If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Does A Lump On Tailbone Indicate?

Hi, In this area, it may indicate several issues and most common are pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses. These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge. Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with augmentin, or combination of ciprinol+ metronidazole. You should also, apply cold compresses, take nonsteroid painkillers such as ibuprofen 400mg and rest. If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon