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The best and most definite treatment is surgery. Among surgery flap surgery (lemberg flap) has best result with quick recovery and less recurrence chance.
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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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If pus discharge is not there then there are chances that after some time pus will accumulate and sinus might go deeper and become bigger. So as long as there is no swelling and no pus accumulation; there is no urgency. If swelling appears then you should plan for treatment on urgent basis. Usually surgery is advised for pilonidal sinus. But it is not a good choice for the reason of recurrence of problem after surgery. However pilonidal sinus can be completely treated without surgery by graded k...more
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Have panchtikta ghrita guggulu 2 tb twice a day empty stomach.
Amritarishta 4tsf with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.
Amritarishta 4tsf with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.
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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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