Question 1

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 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

can you surgically remove a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: There are several surgical approaches to pilonidal cyst removal. The classic approach left a large open wound which healed in over time; recurrence was lower, but wound care was a problem. Newer approaches focus on smaller wounds and primarily closed wounds. More extensive procedures with flaps are generally reserved in the us for more extensive or recurrent disease.

Question 5

whats the best way to treat a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

: First drainage surgery if it's infected. Surgery is performed to definitively remove the cyst. A general surgeon can evaluate and advise you best.

Question 6

how do you know if you have a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Unusual at the of 46: Pilonidal l cyst usually appear in early adulthood, as infection , or painful pimple ( abscess) , or sinus draining pus or even hair protruding from it , located located at gluteal fold at loer end of spine. If you have pain swelling see your doctor

Question 7

how do i stop a pilonidal cyst from returning?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Consult a general surgeon as surgery is required to fully remove a pilonidal cyst and its sinus tracts. It is a somewhat complex procedure that requires weeks to fully heal,but if the incision has to remain open, healing may take months.

Question 8

i have a pilonidal cyst, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Initial treatment: Is local heat, antibiotics if necessary.  It might come to surgical drainage.  If it becomes a recurrent problem, you need to have definitive surgery.  Be prepared for about two months before complete healing, depending on extent of cyst or abscess.  Show it to a surgeon.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Nest of hair. : An abscess or chronic infection usually at the top of the crease between your  buttocks.

Question 10

what to do if i have a pilonidal cyst, that doesn't bother me?

Accepted Answer

Pilonidal cyst: The answer is nothing - if you have made it into adulthood without an infection then you are doing well.

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