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What Causes Painful Bump At The Top Of Butt?
I have a bump at the top of my butt crack that hearts really bad. Last yr about this same time it started like this and I won't to the er and they said they don't know what it cud be. It's not staff. They lanced it and it got better. What do you think it is?
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
Hi,
This is likely to be a pilonidal abscess. This is a cyst that has become infected. I suggest you keep the area clean and dry with regular baths. I recommend antibiotics to clear the infection. This is likely to solve the problem but if it persists, surgical removal may be necessary.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
This is likely to be a pilonidal abscess. This is a cyst that has become infected. I suggest you keep the area clean and dry with regular baths. I recommend antibiotics to clear the infection. This is likely to solve the problem but if it persists, surgical removal may be necessary.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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