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A pilonidal sinus, as indicative of the name, is a narrow channel or a hole located in between the buttocks (underneath the skin). A characteristic feature of the pilonidal sinus is the presence of hair (the hair ruptures the skin and gets embedded within the sinus). A pilonidal sinus or a cyst is also known to contain skin debris, dirt. An infection of the pilonidal cyst may trigger the release of blood and pus from the cyst which is often foul smelling and associated with an excruciating pain....more
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kali br 12c one dos a day for 10 days
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puls 30 one dos per dy for wk
kali br 12c one dos a day for 10 days
aur mur na. 12c sam abov
apis 12c sam abov
conium 3c 3tims aday for 5 days
diet for u
cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts
• greens, including red leaf lettuce and arugula
• green and red peppers
• beans and lentils
• almonds
• berries
• sweet potatoes
• winter squash
...more
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M.S. (Ayurveda), Bachelor of Ayurveda, M...read more
General Surgeon•Delhi
Surgery is usually advised but it is not a good choice for treating Pilonidal Sinus. As the chances of recurrence of Pilonidal Sinus after surgery are very high (about 20%). Pilonidal Sinus can be effectively treated with Unique Research based treatment module i.e. Graded Ksharsutra. No hospitalization or bed rest is required. You can continue your normal routine activities as usual. Weekly sittings are required for Ksharsutra change. Healing rate is 0.5-1 cm per sitting i.e. To say if your sinu...more
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Yes it can come again.. with operations you remove the end result of the disease but the disease itself or tendency to grow is not cured...
Better take homoeopathic treatment to cure it from roots..
Better take homoeopathic treatment to cure it from roots..
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Surgeon•Delhi
The pilonidal Sinus is the small channel in the skin near the tailbone that may sometimes be filled with pus or fluid. This accumulated pus leads to the formation of abscesses or cysts. Pilonidal cysts occur near the coccyx or tailbone, right at the top of the buttock crease.
Pilonidal sinus consists of dirt, hair and debris that penetrates your skin, becomes embedded and thereby causes infection. Once the cyst gets infected, you may see blood or pus oozing out of the channel, which cau...more
Pilonidal sinus consists of dirt, hair and debris that penetrates your skin, becomes embedded and thereby causes infection. Once the cyst gets infected, you may see blood or pus oozing out of the channel, which cau...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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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 odour if not treated. People who spend a 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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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Coimbatore
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M.S. (Ayurveda), Bachelor of Ayurveda, M...read more
General Surgeon•Delhi
Pilonidal Sinus: This disease is characterized by a nodular swelling in lower back region near the tail bone. Sometimes pus or blood mixed watery discharge along with mild pain is noticed. This disease is usually seen in young individuals with hairy skin. Pilonidal sinus is caused by the deposit of tuft of hairs, debris. Pilonidal means nest of hair, and this sinus occurs in the cleft that is at the top of buttocks. The tube-like structure is shaped randomly and contains bunch of hairs. When inf...more
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Surgical Gastroenterologist•Mumbai
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