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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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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
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Pilonidal Sinus refers to the small channel in your skin. When the channel is filled with pus or fluid, it leads to the formation of cysts or an abscess. A pilonidal cyst usually occurs at the top of the buttock crease near the tailbone, and consists of dirt, debris, and hair. When the cyst becomes infected or inflamed, it causes severe pain and discomfort.
Pilonidal sinus mostly affects men in their puberty. This condition is usually seen among people who sit for longer periods. For in...more
Pilonidal sinus mostly affects men in their puberty. This condition is usually seen among people who sit for longer periods. For in...more
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Usually surgery is recommended for Pilonidal sinus. But it is not a good choice for the reason of recurrence of problem after surgery. How ever Pilonidal Sinus can be completely treated by Ayurvedic Graded Ksharsutra treatment. In this treatment there is no surgery no cutting of tissue; a medicated thread i.e. Ksharsutra is placed in sinus tract after defining the tract by careful probing and sinogram. Medicine released from Ksharsutra debrides the sinus tract and induces healing. This medicine ...more
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Usually surgery is recommended for Pilonidal sinus. But it is not a good choice for the reason of recurrence of problem after surgery. However Ayurveda recommends Ksharsutra treatment for this problem which is the permanent treatment for Pilonidal Sinus. In this treatment; Ksharsutra - a medicated thread is placed in sinus tract. Medicine released from Ksharsutra debrides the sinus tract and induces healing. This medicine works for 5 to 7 days. So old Ksharsutra needs to be changed by a new one ...more
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M.S. (Ayurveda), Bachelor of Ayurveda, M...read more
General Surgeon•Delhi
Pilonidla Sinus could not be treated just by taking oral medicines and applying some ointments. Usually surgery is advised to treat Pilonidal Sinus but it is not a good choice for the reason of recurrence of problem after surgery. However Ayurveda recommends Ksharsutra treatment for Pilonidal sinus which treats this problem completely. Recent advancement in Ksharsutra therapy i.e. Graded Ksharsutra facility is available in India only at Sushruta Ano Rectal Institute New Delhi. In this treatment ...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Delhi
To start with avoid simple sugars as far as possible like sugar, jaggery, honey, sweets, candies, chocolates, cold drinks etc. 'Eat Out' less, avoid junk and have good quantity of fresh foods which are not processed like fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, nuts, low fat milk, curd etc. Gradually, focus on higher protein intake, lower fat and restrict carbohydrates to high fibre foods only. Combine these dietary changes with 30 to 40 mins walk. Its difficult to draft a diet chart here which is tai...more
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