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What Causes A Lump On The Lower Back With Occasional White Discharge?

I have a small skin colored bump the size of a small pimple that has been there for years on my lower back, I have squeezed it a few times and a white substance comes out and does not go away. Do you know what this could be and if I should have it looked at
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that a bump on the lower back that appears like a pimple that on squeezing produces white pus seems to be most probably due to formation of Pilonidal cyst or Pilonidal Abscess..

It can occur due to causes like:
-Traumatic injury to tailbone area.
-Ingrown hairs.
-Infection in the area etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Proctologist or a General Surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical examination is generally sufficient and if required x ray can also be advised..
In case of Pilonidal abscess you can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and cool compresses over the area..
You can also be advised Incision and Drainage in case of abscess..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Lump On The Lower Back With Occasional White Discharge?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that a bump on the lower back that appears like a pimple that on squeezing produces white pus seems to be most probably due to formation of Pilonidal cyst or Pilonidal Abscess.. It can occur due to causes like: -Traumatic injury to tailbone area. -Ingrown hairs. -Infection in the area etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Proctologist or a General Surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical examination is generally sufficient and if required x ray can also be advised.. In case of Pilonidal abscess you can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and cool compresses over the area.. You can also be advised Incision and Drainage in case of abscess.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.