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Pilonidal sinus or fistula in ano
Sir i have an pit just at the gluteal cleft
No discharge...mild discomfort and sometimes pain ( not significant)
I am hairy male . I have doubt whether it is a pilonidal sinus or fistula in ano
Im a PG aspirant preparing for neet so i havent consulted a doctor in live .can u please tell me what is the diagnosis with the image i have attached
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Pilonidal sinus can do excision with rhomboid flap to avoid recurring
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It's Pilonidal sinus, Remove hairs maintain hygiene.. Start Antibiotics.. And ultimately Surgery for excision of sinus
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Pilonidal sinus.Shave ur hair first most important step.consult online for further management.
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Its a Pilonidal sinus and you need to VISIT a surgeon to get it removed.
And unless you maintain proper hygiene and shave the area you have chances of it recurring again. Also avoid prolonged activities which involve sitting and driving.
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It's a pilonidal sinus with abscess as there is pus discharge please consult a surgeon for further treatment
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Dr. Rajeev Naik
General Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
Pilonidal sinus
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
It's PNS
Remove back hair
Start antibiotics
Visit a Surgeon for further management
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
This is pilonidal sinus
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