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A member asked:

Swallen buttock cheek at the top hurts when he walks he can't sleep on it sit on it and can't bend over?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Buttock: You may have a pilonidal cyst. Which may be infected. See a rectal surgeon for help.

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

Answered 9/23/2017

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