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Large lump on right upper beginning of butt crack. painful sitting. red and swollen, not sure if its bone or just swollen. what could this possible be?
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Cyst: This could be an infected pilonidal cyst. Have a surgeon examine you for diagnosis and treatment. In the meantime, apply warm applications until the examination.
Answered 5/4/2014
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Abcess: It could be an abcess that needs antibiotics and possibly incision and drainage.
Answered 10/24/2016
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Infection: Sounds like a pilonidal cyst that become infected, and if so, may need incision, drainage and antibiotics.
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