PILONDIAL SINUS
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PILONDIAL SINUS
PILONDIAL SINUS
A Pilonidal sinus also called Pilonidal cyst, sacrococcygeal fistula is a cyst (small sac) or tunnel in the skin. It develops over the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks. The cyst usually contains hair and skin debris. More than one cyst may develop and these are linked by tunnels under the skin.
Symptoms of Pilonidal sinus
- Recurring episodes of pain or swelling in the area of the tailbone.
- Yellowish pus-like or bloody discharge from the tailbone area which may be foul smelling
- Painful lump under the skin in that area
- Certain activities like riding a bicycle, and doing sit-ups may be very uncomfortable.
- Fever
Symptoms
F.A.Q
A pilonidal sinus is a small hole in the skin near the tailbone, where hair can get trapped.
It is not fully understood, but it may be due to hair getting trapped in the skin.
LPP (Laser Pilonidoplasty) is an Advanced Laser Procedure for Pilonidal Sinus. The main advantage of LPP is faster recovery with negligible pain and recurrence rate
Increased pain, redness, swelling, and drainage from the hole.
- Keeping the area clean and dry.
- Avoid sitting for long hours.
- Remove hairs from the area.
- If there is pus discharge from the cyst then surgery is recommended.
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