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What are the chances of Pilonidal Sinus recurrence even after the surgery??

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will prevent the recurrence permanently You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ef ...  Read More

Which is best doctor in Kokilaben for Pilonidal Sinus Surgery. Tried googling but could not get answers.

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Which treatment is good for pilonidal sinus? What about surgery? is surgery good for pilonidal sinus?

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Prefer homeopathy, its safe and effective, contact for complete case.. ...  Read More

I've been diagnosed with pilonidal sinus. What's the cure for this disease. Should I go for plastic surgery or normal surgery as an open surgery is fine. Help me

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for pilonidal sinus to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines ...  Read More

Hello, I will be undergoing pilonidal sinus surgery and will be given spinal related anesthesia. Since it's my first surgery I'm scared if I will be conscious of what's happening around. Will I feel sleepy with this anesthesia? I dnt want to know anything that's happening during my surgery. Please advise. Thanks!

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You can request anesthesist for your requirements.. The surgery event can be as smooth as your sleep. ...  Read More

I'm a final MBBS student and I've been diagnosed with pilonidal sinus and the treatment is I&D so I want to know which surgery should I opt for wide excision or rotation flap I'm very confused and not able to decide to go for which one

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Hello I understand your concern Surgery is not the permanent cure for pilonidal sinus It can recur even after surgery We have many good homeopathic medicines for pilonidal sinus to treat it complet ...  Read More

I had an open surgery for pilonidal sinus with laser ablation, I have a small hole as a result of that surgery near my tailbone. How long will it take for the hole to fill up completely? Or will it stay the same. Should laser hair removal guarantee the chance of no recurrence.

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Kindly share the photograph of the area. Since the tract has been obliterated by laser the hole make heal by 4-8 wks time . For further assistance pls connect on call with me. ...  Read More

I had done my p.sinus surgery 1 year ago..it was a limberg flap process with excersion..i want to know is there any recurrence chance after flap surgery for pilonidal sinus..because i want to attend railway medical..please reply surgeons regarding reoccurring chances of p.sinus after limberg flap.process

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Unfortunately pilonidal sinus can come back even after surgery and give bad name to the surgeon. The reported recurrence rate for Limberg flap varies from 0.8 to 2.7% ...  Read More

Is this pilonidal sinus recovers without surgery and with a help of hemopathic treatment permanently?

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Pilonidal sinus is an abnormal skin growth located at the tailbone that contains hair and skin. The cyst is usually located near the tailbone and can become easily infected. Symptoms of an infected cy ...  Read More

Is this pilonidal sinus recovers without surgery and with a help of hemopathic treatment permanently?

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Pilonidal sinus is an abnormal skin growth located at the tailbone that contains hair and skin. The cyst is usually located near the tailbone and can become easily infected. Symptoms of an infected cy ...  Read More

Clinical profile: Complaints of nasal blockage on and off since 2 years. Known case of asthma on medication. Procedure: CT scan PNS was performed. Findings: Minimal mucosal thickening is seen in bilateral maxillary, right frontal and sphenoid sinuses. Mild mucosal thickening is seen in bilateral ethmoid and left sphenoid sinuses. The bilateral maxi

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Consult ENT or book an appointment with me ...  Read More

Hi My kid (12 years old) has had a preauricular sinus pit since birth. No drainage from it until recently. We saw white fluid drained from the pit in February. It's been draining since then. Saw a pediatrician, and 2 ENT doctors. So far he has taken 3 antibiotics so far. Taken Cephalexin for 7 days, bactrim for 10 days, clindamycin for 12 days. N

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Hi Don't worry about the discharge if pain is not present locally and if it's not pus (you mentioned not foul smelling) then you can wait for it to dry up. Once it is dried we can go for fistulograph ...  Read More

The highlighted scar in buttock cleft is itching sometimes and I couldn't sleep for straight 8 hours because Its triggering in the middle of night and this picture is one month old now it is not red but still raised How can it be treated and do I need one more surgery? Because I am scared of surgery and it's a trauma for me Anyone in Bangalore ple

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This happens sometimes, depending upon various conditions like individual's healing, infection, etc ...  Read More

Hi I went through limberg flap surgery But I got stiches inside buttock cleft and stiches end is 1.5cm above anal so I got a scar at the end and it's an hypertrophic scar confirmed by my doctor But it's been 4 months after my surgery I feel itching and discomfort so how can I get rid of it and is it expected in every case

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Consult a surgeon or plastic surgeon www.drgandhi.org ...  Read More

There is a 6 month old pilonidal sinus. The track is 5 cm long and 5-7 mm wide. Doctors say there's a lot of hair in it. I am confused between flap or laser surgery. Please suggest something.

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If you do not mind the scar, long recovery time, choose flap. Laser is minimally invasive, gives almost negligible scar, faster recovery and less painful but has higher recurrence rates than flap surg ...  Read More

I started homeopathic treatment 2weeks ago for pilonidal sinus but now something happens looks like blister on mid buttock is it okay or normal?

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Take Silicea 1. M. Weekly night ...  Read More

Is pilonidal sinus recovers without surgery (linear oblique sinus tract 2.7cm lenght 5.8mm caliber, along upper natal cleft )

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Pilonidal sinus needs surgery.dont delay it.consult a dr to start antibiotics and surgery is must.u can consult me for detailed explanation regarding the surgeries done.hope this helps ...  Read More

My wife gets a pilonidal sinus after the c section. Is it curable by ointment and gel or surgery is required ? The portion of the incision site looks red, inflamed and a little amount of liquid sometimes poops out of it. The doctor has prescribed martiderm ointment and placentrex gel.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Soft lump like filled with pus and blood extracted at home please suggest any medication without opting for surgery.

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There is no alternative to surgery Please consult a surgeon for the same ...  Read More

I have been advised to go for Fess surgery for my right nose. I had the same surgery 2, back for my left nose. I want to take a month break before I go for my surgery but there is discomfort and pain in my sinus area. Can I take voveron tab for few days?

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Nasowash nasal douching three times a day for 5 days. ...  Read More

There was a blood clot attached to septum after surgery it fell off after a week and there's a hole now how much time it might take to close

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It's septal perforation.chance of spontaneous healing is less . ...  Read More

I got a hole in nose after sinus surgery will it heal on its own or my nose shape will get worse over time

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It is septal perforation Surgery to be done to repair it ...  Read More

I had a pilonidal cyst at the upper back and had operated it 1 years back.After the 3 months of surgery had again pain in the back and had cyst at the same position.I reported it to the doctor but he said operation is not required.It pains .I want to know that is there any test whether it can be diagnosed like scan.

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It is in your case -it is recurrent pilonidal cyst ...  Read More

I have what seems to be a case of pilonidal sinus. There was no pain initially but recently I started to experience some pain while lying down on my back. Is there any other option of treatment except surgery?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, I have pilonidal sinus cyst on my back. Took MRI scan and it is in 2.5 mm depth. Is there any possibility to remove that cyst without open surgery? kindly suggest to go with the easy procedure without open surgery. I already had two c section. Thanks in advance, Ramya

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Hi Practo user , Kindly get this pilonidal sinus removed by surgical excision for proper healing and cover this area with a local flap ..kindly consult online for detailed discussion. ...  Read More

I got pilonidal sinus starting of my butt crack and I visited a doctor nd he suggested open surgery, but Is this not solved by laser surgery, please help me docs, I'm in a very bad state of mind, My cyst got burst nd now I don't have any pain.

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Needs surgery, lasers might help u, but abscess needs to be drained , and also in open surgery after removing that involved area , flaps are made to cover it * Cyst got burst that's the abscess got dr ...  Read More

I am having pilonidal sinus from last 8 months i took conservative management for the same like the general antibiotics and lignocaine gel for pain so i got relief for few months again there was discharge from the sinus so i want to undergo a definite surgery for it ...should i go for rhomboid flap or excision of the tract with secondary healing an

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Hello Do you have MRI report Laser surgery is also one option Rhomboid flap is also an option but all the cases dnt need flap surgery ...  Read More

Undergone myringotomy Surgery on Dec 20, 2023. Grommet has been installed inside my ear. Can I travel by air next week? Are there any precautions I need to take?

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Yes you can travel. Avoid entry of water into the ear. ...  Read More

Hi, I have pilonidal cyst since 2-3 months. Plz suggest remedies as mild blood and pus also comes + lot of discomfort while sitting n sleeping on buttocks.

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Pilonidal cyst doesn’t have good optionsin medical management Best treatment is surgery You can do betadine sitz bath or apply some warm compression, but it will not be cured without surgery Best is ...  Read More

I have pilonidal sinus and umbilical hernia. Can surgery be performed for both in one day?? Which surgery method will be good for pilonidal sinus and umbilical hernia for no recurrence?

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Depends upon operating surgeon but yes can be done For umbilical hernia lap hernioplasty or open hernioplasty is best ...  Read More

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