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What Causes Bleeding Form Intergluteal Cleft?

Posted on Fri, 3 Aug 2018

Question: I have bleeding in my buttocks crack a few inches above my anus.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
inflammation , pilonidal sinus or else . need further inputs please .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems possible pilonidal sinus condition , inflammation or others .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Appearance of bleeding area , bleeding duration , amount , frequency .
2. Associated pain , itching if any .
3. Is there any type of swelling over that part .
4. Bowel movements disturbances if any .

If possible and no objection a photo picture of the bleeding point would be of great help in follow up session .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

I notice the bleeding infrequently on the toilet seat over the last month or two. there is no pain or itching and no swelling. It does not disturb my bowel movements. It is from under the base of my tailbone that there is bleeding.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome for follow up.

Thanks for the details.

* This seems more to be from pilonidal sinus condition.

Can you see any type of skin breach or other than normal tissue at that spot
below the tailbone?

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (30 minutes later)

Just about a one inch area of redness. There may be a very small breach.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Then kindly take a photo/picture of the same and upload as an attachment for a detailed review, please.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (57 minutes later)

I don't know how to upload a photo to this.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear

* For photo upload , have to select attachment sign option , on the same page of
query writing OR can send to customer care who will manage OR simply send it
to my email ID YYYY@YYYY whatever you finds easier .

Regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng