A member asked:

Lump on my tailbone, is that an abscess?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: Several different possibilities, consider being seen. Among the more common causes is a pilonidal cyst. An exam can usually determine the cause.

Answered 11/12/2018

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See below: It's not uncommon to have lumps and bumps around your tailbone. An abscess will usually be red, hot, and/or swollen. See your physician for a full evaluation.

Answered 7/4/2017

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