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Hi, My baby girl has a sacral dimple by birth. Can she face any difficulty in future? . Please see attached image of her Sacral dimple. Thanks in advance, Gaurav

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Hi, We need to wait and see. Since there is no tuft of hair, nothing to worry. Dimple looks harmless. ...  Read More

My 2.8yr old baby has this sacral dimple .does it cause any kind of problem in future .what does sacral dimple mean .do i need to check with pediatrician .

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Hello, It's normal dimple if there is no discharge coming out. Follow my Instagram/tiwari_child_clinic for Health Q & A. 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi🙏 ...  Read More

Hi, My baby girl has a sacral dimple near her butt (less than 5mm in size). Can she face any difficulty in future due to this dimple? Thanks in advance, Gaurav

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USG spine may be required. discuss with your pediatrician and go ahead. ...  Read More

If a newborn girl baby has a sacral dimple, then next baby also will be born like the first (2nd also girl baby)?? is this myth or any scientific reason is there!?

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Connect please ...  Read More

I noticed two sacral dimples on either side of my Intergluteal cleft today. There is no pain, swelling or discharge. I'm very worried that they may develop into Pilonidal Sinus.

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Better to consult nearest surgeon ...  Read More

My daughter is 18 years old and has this sacral dimple by birth she never had any issues but from last 4 days she has developed pain n slightly swollen with no discharge jus the pain can it be treated with antibiotics because it's in initial stage?

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ...  Read More

My baby is 3 years old... She was having sacral dimple near buttocks from birth(pic Attached)... No doc seemed to be concerned Abt that ..said it is normal as we r seeing its base... By my repeated queries one of the pediatrician said to go for USG to be doubt free...( attached USG report also)...USG was done wen she was 16 months... Showing everyt

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Actually no need to worry,I think knee pain is unrelated one to that dimple,if you are so much concerned you can meet an neurophyscian and he will examine her and do needful if needed ...  Read More

Hi Dr. Please find the attached image and help me know is this some problem. My 15 months baby has this dimple lower back. Waiting for response Thanks

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It's sacral dimple....In few cases there may b a underlying spine problem...can go for a lumbosacral imaging ...  Read More

My 3 months old son has sacral pit at back, can we make him to play in water, water won't go inside that hole? Will that get larger by age

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Consult neurosurgeon ...  Read More

My 3 months old son has sacral pit at back, can we make him to play in water, water won't go inside that hole? Will that get larger by age

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Hello ! Consult neurosurgeon ...  Read More

My 3 months old has this knee and elbow dimple on both legs and elbows symmetrical from the birth..is this something to worry

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Normal. No need to worry ...  Read More

Dear Doc, My baby was born on 10th march 2026 and she is having a sacral dimple by birth. I am writing to seek your guidance regarding my newborn baby’s recent ultrasound (USG) findings. As per the report: A sacral pit has been noted. There is a hypoechoic tract extending from the spinal canal to the subcutaneous tissue, which is closed at t

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It os better to get the tract excised, because there Is risk of infection spreading to spinal canal. Consult a Pediatric surgeon for further management ...  Read More

Hi there, Past few days I'm suffering from pain between both upper sides of buttock, redness, swelling, lump time feeling. I've consulted general physician already they have prescribed antibiotics and sitz bath. I'm getting temporary relief after taking medicines and sitz bath and again it's starting and also fever has returned. I'm bit worries wh

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According to your description it can be a peri anal abscess mostly due to anal fissure. First you need to consult a general surgeon so that he can aspirate the swelling and confirm whether it is absce ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am diagnosed with partial sacralization of L5 vertebrae. My lower back pain is not very frequent(at max one episode an year) but goes unbearable when it hurts. Is it okay to go for pregnancy with this condition? Please suggest.

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Pls connevt for online comsultation and advice ...  Read More

Hello docs my baby is 16 months old... From birth she is having small pit above buttock crease...exactly where buttock crease ends... I was nt knwng abt it and nthr did her pediatrician mentioned at birth chckup...few days back I was scrolling internet and came to know these are called sacral dimple and can sometimes b associated wd spine problem..

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More than a sacral dimple, it looks like a pilonidal sinus. However, get it evaluated by a surgeon. ...  Read More

My baby is 16 months old... She has pit near her buttock crease ... I was not knowing abt it that is is call sacral dimple. ..somehow I was scrolling internet yesterday and saw images of babies with this pit near buttocks... I searched on google and got scared ... Even my pediatrician ddn told me abt this...not even when she had neonatal exam at bi

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It is very normal. Nothing to worry ...  Read More

Hi, I am suffering from leg pain. My whole left leg hurts badly, when walking, standing for long. This caused me after I joined the gym for weight loss. And when I consulted a neurologist, he asked me to take an MRI. Then I found some nerve problems in my neck n leg. I would like to know more about it. How to treat it permanently. Can I go to the g

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Consultation required ...  Read More

Hi my 7 month baby has scaral dimple help is needed please check the attachment . Thanks in advance.

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Greetings usually smaller size does not need any investigation. ...  Read More

My daughter has two knee dimples. I am attaching the photo. Is this normal or something to be worried of?

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It looks to be normal. But, i would like to examine the baby. ...  Read More

Is this breast dimpling? Can this kind of dimpling be sign of breast cancer ? I am 29 years of age and checked about breast dimpling and found this on my right breast today I already have tail of Spence( extra breast tissue) under my right arm , have not yet removed it

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My two month old baby has knee dimples on both the knee at same position...I have attached the picture...is it normal???

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Yes it is normal. ...  Read More

Suffering with dimples on leg if i sit for long time. PBS report also came normal. Need to know the reason

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Hi. Can u explain what dimples mean. Like pitting ? A photo wud help. Pbs?? Can u elaborate. ...  Read More

Dear Doc I have facing a dimple issues in my annus since 3days and it is creating some kind of uncomfort ness while moving my legs and I can touch the dimple where is located kindly suggest what to do.

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Its very difficult to say like that...is it painful??or some discharge coming out of it or not??is there is bleeding?Its better to consult a surgeon for this cause...Meanwhile you can take sitz bath a ...  Read More

I have fat on my face and i have dimple on left side if i slim my face will my dimple disappear or get deeper

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May not disappear ...  Read More

Can you please suggest me the best cosmetic surgeon for dynamic dimple in West Bengal? How much does it cost? Is it safe having surgery at this young age?

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Exactly what u want to get operated ? There are a number of cosmetic surgeries .. ...  Read More

And right side of upper back while working pain increases and feel like needle penitrate in my back...when i bend fownward it pain...but at rest i feel good standind after long it increases

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take proper knowledge about this chat online ...  Read More

I want a dimple on my both cheeks how to get it without irritating my skin and without any side effects

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Do breast cancer related dimples or orange peel texture come and go, or it was always noticeable/visible. I have recently noticed discoloration above my both areolas, i have noticed dimpling of the hair follicles on the edge of my areola, but only when my nipple is erected. I have breast pain in both breast since 3 months now, and stiff armpits, wh

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Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz Mumbai ...  Read More

What are the charges for Dimple creation surgery ??? Please send me all details..... Nine Eight Two One Two Nine Nine One Four Two

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Consult plastic surgeon ...  Read More

Hi i want to have dimple creation surgery for dimples. Is it safe to have it . And no permanent side effects of it. Please suggest if i should have it

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Avoid it mam ...  Read More

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