Question 1

could cancer cause a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

No: If there's a little cancer in your pilonidal cyst (and it can happen, though unlikely, if things have been bad there for a while), the pathologist will find it.

Question 2

what could cause complications with pilonidal cyst three years after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Recurrence: Pilonidal conditions can have a relatively high risk of recurrence or coming back after surgery or other treatments. Depends on what surgery was done previously. See a doctor to find if there is minor treatment options or if surgery may be needed again.

Question 3

does playing volleyball could be the reason of recurrence of pilonidal cyst after 6 months of surgery?

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Not likely.: Most likely cause of recurrence is just recurrence.

Question 4

a month ago i noticed a fixed red spot in the crease above my anus. now it looks much more faded and just a blemish of skin. it may have a hair in it? i am a white 16 y/o boy and it has never caused me pain. is it a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

: It is not. Pilonidal cyst is in the area above the tail bone. Let the area heal and dont manipulate it. If not healed see surgeon or your doc. I think you will be fine.

Question 5

what is a pilonidal cyst?

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Cyst on tailbone: A pilonidal cyst is a cyst that develops in the midline of the tailbone near the cleft of the buttocks. The most accepted theory for the cause of these cysts is the blockage of hair follicles in the skin of the area which creates "pits" in the cleft of the buttocks. As the follicles become clogged with hair and skin debris, cyst formation occurs.

Question 6

what treats pilonidal cyst ?

Accepted Answer

Shaving, surgery: Uncomplicated cysts can often be managed with shaving the area. Dislodged hairs that work into the cyst cause the infection. Of course, some folks who aren't hairy have pilonidal cysts. If local swelling and pain occurs, infection is likely. Antibiotics can often treat the acute symptoms unless there is a frank abscess- that needs drainage. Recurrent symptoms usually require resection of the cyst.

Question 7

could pilonidal cyst hit nerve?

Accepted Answer

No: Pilonidal cysts occur between the buttocks below the coccyx near the anus. They can cause intense pain and burning but only local small nerves are in that area not big nerves.

Question 8

can u die from a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But if the infection is caused by invasive bacteria such as mrsa, it is possible.  Seemingly trivial infections can turn into a life-threatening condition if not treated properly.  See a surgeon for an opinion.

Question 9

could i live with pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pilonidal cysts can be painful, become infected, drain purulent fluid or blood. Thay can be treated with antibiotics when infected. They can be removed with surgery. Should you so choose, you can keep your pilonidal cyst and deal with any problems they cause you.

Question 10

can you pop your own pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Yes; not recommended: You can. It increases the chance of getting a worse infection and worse scarring after healing. See your doctor and let them help in your care.

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