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What Are The Treatments For Cough, Sensitive Skin, Tingling On Neck And Hot And Cold Flashes?

I've noticed a small hard bump on the bottom of my tailbone. I've done some research and it appears to be a pilondial cyst. It doesn't hurt unless I sit directly on it sometimes. It isn't red, it looks just like a blackhead from the outside. I don't want surgery or to have it drained. Is it what I think it is and how serious is it if I leave it alone?
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for the query with HCM,
I can understand your concern. Most common causes of this pilonidal sinus are     changing hormones,hair growth,friction (from clothes or from spending a long time in a sitting position) and infection.
As you are not experiencing severe pain, and there is no sign of inflammation, you doctor will usually prescribe
1.A broad-spectrum antibiotic (an antibiotic effective in treating a wide range of different bacteria).
2.Regular hair removal (shaving) of the site and particular attention to hygiene.
3.Hot compresses and
4.Application of some creams.
If it is not improving then your surgeon may think of doing excision and closure.
Hope this answers your query.
I will be happy to answer your queries if any.
Thank you
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What Are The Treatments For Cough, Sensitive Skin, Tingling On Neck And Hot And Cold Flashes?

Hello, Thank you for the query with HCM, I can understand your concern. Most common causes of this pilonidal sinus are changing hormones,hair growth,friction (from clothes or from spending a long time in a sitting position) and infection. As you are not experiencing severe pain, and there is no sign of inflammation, you doctor will usually prescribe 1.A broad-spectrum antibiotic (an antibiotic effective in treating a wide range of different bacteria). 2.Regular hair removal (shaving) of the site and particular attention to hygiene. 3.Hot compresses and 4.Application of some creams. If it is not improving then your surgeon may think of doing excision and closure. Hope this answers your query. I will be happy to answer your queries if any. Thank you