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Pilonidal sinus or cyst develops in the intergluteal cleft (the cleft between your buttocks). The cyst contains dirt, hair, and debris, and looks like a giant pimple located right above the tailbone. A pilonidal cyst, just like any other cyst, may become infected and be filled with pus. When this happens, the condition becomes extremely painful and discomforting.
Pilonidal sinus is more common in men than in women. Usually, people who sit for hours on a desk job, or while driving a vehi...more
Pilonidal sinus is more common in men than in women. Usually, people who sit for hours on a desk job, or while driving a vehi...more
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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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Conventional surgery method used to treat anorectal disorder involves surgery which leads to a lot of post-operative complications. This is where the natural Ayurvedic treatment of Kshar Sutra has an advantage over traditional techniques of surgery. An ayurvedic surgeon addresses anorectal disorders by using the ksharasutra method, a method that does not involve any incisions and consequently, post-surgery complications.
A fistula-in-ano is the formation of an abnormal granulation tissu...more
A fistula-in-ano is the formation of an abnormal granulation tissu...more
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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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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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Pilonidal sinus is a painful disorder in which an individual has a tunnel developed at the cleft of buttocks which may at times be filled with pus and turn into a cyst. Such a cyst may contain hair, debris or dirt. Since it occurs in such a sensitive area it may become infected easily.
Causes:
There is no one definite cause behind Pilonidal sinus. Doctors have pointed out several reasons for its occurrence which include:
Hormonal changes and imbalance seen after puberty
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Causes:
There is no one definite cause behind Pilonidal sinus. Doctors have pointed out several reasons for its occurrence which include:
Hormonal changes and imbalance seen after puberty
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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 ...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 ...more
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M.S. (Ayurveda), Bachelor of Ayurveda, M...read more
General Surgeon•Delhi
Pilonidal refers to a nest of hairs and sinus stands for a tunnel like structure with two openings communicating with each other. A Pilonidal Sinus (PNS) presents as a nodular swelling or an opening in lower spinal region with hairs and dead cells in the sinus cavity. Intermittent watery or pus discharge is also noticed from this swelling.
Symptoms:
Pilonidal sinus mostly happens to people with hairy skin. Hairs invade in the skin in natal cleft and act as a source of infection...more
Symptoms:
Pilonidal sinus mostly happens to people with hairy skin. Hairs invade in the skin in natal cleft and act as a source of infection...more
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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 patients hav...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 patients hav...more
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