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Suggest Remedy For Pilonidal Abcess In Buttocks

Hi doc, ive had a pilonidal abcess on my butt for over a week. Ive been to the docs twice and they said they cant do anything yet as I have to wait for it to drain. I am booked into the docs today for a check up but the passed few days if come close to passing out 4 times..I have fever on and off and am in immense pain. Its just started to drain but its not fully coming out because the holes are too small. What is the next step in treating this as I have to go back to work tomorrow
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,


Welcome to HCM.

I understand your stress but best way to treat pilonidal abscess is to allow it to drain on its own. Manipulation can cause fistula formation which is a more serious complication of pilonidal abscess.

I suggest you take appropriate antibiotic therapy prescribed and adequate painkillers.

I also suggest you keep the area clean and dry and allow the abscess to drain.


Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Pilonidal Abcess In Buttocks

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I understand your stress but best way to treat pilonidal abscess is to allow it to drain on its own. Manipulation can cause fistula formation which is a more serious complication of pilonidal abscess. I suggest you take appropriate antibiotic therapy prescribed and adequate painkillers. I also suggest you keep the area clean and dry and allow the abscess to drain. Thanks.