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Having some boil like on tail bone
Having some pimple on tail bone..not sure if it is pilodal sinus..which medicine to take for that..having it for first time.
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As it is 1st time
Start with antibiotics and analgesics for pain relief
Sitz bath is helpful
If does not improve
Consult nearby by surgeon for in detail examination
If diagnosed as pilonidal sinus
The definite treatment is surgery , medical management can be tried but recurrence rate is high
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Pilonidal sinus also known as jeepers bottom occurs after prolonged sitting!
If yoj take medicines it will come down!but reoccurs
Its a sinus blind tract !need to be excised and repaired with a limberg flap !can you share images pls!
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For symptoms to relieve take sitz bath!
Add zerodol sp 1-0-1 for 5 days
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Get one ultrasound scan to know the extent!
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Dr. Subhash Chandra M R
General Surgeon
3 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello,
It can be simple furuncle or pilonidal sinus. Kindly get it examined. Antibiotics will be prescribed initially and further management will be counseled
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