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Is Pilonidal Sinus Likely To Cause Risks During Pregnancy?

I have a pilonidol sinus which I ve had for about 6years on & off now, I have recently found out I am pregnant & I am scared of the infection spreading which I have been reading about. Is there a safe way for me to deal with this at home as can t afford to be off work but health is suffering as a result
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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It is a surgical problem...as its definite treatment is surgery ...it wil not affect the pregnancy and the mode of delivery.but infection n pain is the cause for looking for treatment which can be dealt temporarily by medicines
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Is Pilonidal Sinus Likely To Cause Risks During Pregnancy?

It is a surgical problem...as its definite treatment is surgery ...it wil not affect the pregnancy and the mode of delivery.but infection n pain is the cause for looking for treatment which can be dealt temporarily by medicines