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Pilonidal Sinus (PNS) is a disease in which hairs slip into the cleft above the buttocks and develop into the sinus. It is a small hole or tunnel in the skin. PNS consists of dirt, debris and hair. Pilonidal Sinus may cause severe pain when infected. If it gets infected, it may ooze blood, pus, and have a foul smell. The infected part may also get inflamed.
The term Pilonidal is derived from Latin; pilo means hair and nidal means nest. It generally occurs in adult men who sit for prolon...more
The term Pilonidal is derived from Latin; pilo means hair and nidal means nest. It generally occurs in adult men who sit for prolon...more
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Any ailment can cause a breakdown of one's overall well-being due to the onslaught of related symptoms, and sinus problem is no different. Sinusitis refers to inflammation or swelling of the tissue that lines the sinus,which are hollow air pockets in the bones of the face and head Rhinosinusitis occurs when the lining of the sinuses gets infected or irritated, become swollen, and create extra mucus. The swollen lining may also interfere with drainage of mucus.
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Sinusitis is a common disorder which causes cold, cough, pain in the region of the sinuses, heaviness in head, discharge of whitish, yellowish or greenish discharge from nose or throat. This can be easily treated with homoeopathic medicines and their recurrent tendency is removed too.
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Pilonidal sinus disease results in the small tunnel formation in the skin. It occurs at the cleft on top of the buttocks. Such a sinus gets filled with dirt, hair and debris. It has a tendency of becoming infected and may ooze out pus as a result. Once this happens, the sinus may emit a rotten odor if not treated. People who spend the majority of their time seated are at a greater risk of suffering from pilonidal sinus.
Signs and Symptoms of Pilonidal Sinus
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Signs and Symptoms of Pilonidal Sinus
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Pilonidal Sinus/ Cyst is Characterized By
Small nodular swelling in the lower spinal region with occasional discharges that may stain undergarments. Sometimes mild pain may also be noticed.
It is usually seen in adults of college/ school going age & with hairy skin.
Pilonidal Sinus/ Cyst seldom heal with medicinal treatment. Any medication whether allopathic, Ayurvedic or homeopathic may show some temporary relief but do not eradicate the problem. In most of the patient...more
Small nodular swelling in the lower spinal region with occasional discharges that may stain undergarments. Sometimes mild pain may also be noticed.
It is usually seen in adults of college/ school going age & with hairy skin.
Pilonidal Sinus/ Cyst seldom heal with medicinal treatment. Any medication whether allopathic, Ayurvedic or homeopathic may show some temporary relief but do not eradicate the problem. In most of the patient...more
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The nasal septum divides the nose into the two nostrils or airways. When this septum is defective in structure or position, it can cause several physical difficulties like breathing problems, sleep apnea, bleeding, sinusitis, etc. The surgery to correct the nasal septum is known as septoplasty. The surgery is very common and has a high rate of success.
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When the bone and cartilage separating the two chambers is crooked and deformed, it prevents the air from flowing prope...more
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When the bone and cartilage separating the two chambers is crooked and deformed, it prevents the air from flowing prope...more
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जीवाणु, विषाणु और फंगल संक्रमण के रूप में होने वाली साइनस को गंभीर बीमारियों की श्रेणी में तो नहीं रखा जाता है लेकिन इसे हल्के में लेना आपको नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है. साइनस हमारे नाक के आसपास, गाल व माथे की हड्डी के पीछे तथा आँखों के बीच के भाग में पैदा होती है. ये हवा से भरी छोटी-छोटी खोखली गुहा रूपी संरचनाएं होती हैं. साइनसाइटिस से साइनस में किसी संक्रमण के कारण सूजन आ जाती है. साइनस के मरीज अपने सिर दर्द या अपने चेहरे में दर्द और नाक बंद होने के अनुभव से इसका अनुमान लगाते हैं. कई बार ऐसा भी होता...more
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The nasal septum divides the nose into two nostrils or airways. When this septum is defective in structure or position, it can cause several physical difficulties like breathing problems, sleep apnea, bleeding, sinusitis, etc. The surgery to correct the nasal septum is known as septoplasty. The surgery is very common and has a high rate of success.
Reason: When the bone and cartilage separating the two chambers is crooked and deformed, it prevents the air from flowing properly through ...more
Reason: When the bone and cartilage separating the two chambers is crooked and deformed, it prevents the air from flowing properly through ...more
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Sinusitis is an irritation or swelling of the tissue covering the sinuses. Healthy sinuses are loaded with air. But there are times when they get blocked and loaded with fluid. In such cases, germs can develop and cause an infection. Due to this infection, your nose gets heavily blocked along with you sinuses and might make it difficult for you to breathe.
Conditions that can bring about sinus blockage include the following:
Common cold
Allergic rhinitis (swelling of t...more
Conditions that can bring about sinus blockage include the following:
Common cold
Allergic rhinitis (swelling of t...more
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Sinusitis is an inflammatory condition which causes swelling of the tissue lining the sinus passages. The healthy sinisuses are filled with air, but when there is a blockage, they get filled with fluids which can give rise to germs and cause an infection. Conditions such as the common cold, allergic rhinitis (swelling of the lining of the nose) and a deviated septum (shift of the nasal cavity) can cause sinusitis. People with nasal polyps and blocked drainage ducts are more prone to getting sinu...more
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