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Reoccurring cyst on tailbone for 20 years. went away for 3 years,since a new ra med it has come back more painful every iv then goes away again. help!

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible cyst: I suggest a surgical evaluation for a possible pilonidal cyst/abscess formation. Surgery is the definitive cure with associated antibiotic therapy.Without an examination, I still suggest surgical evaluation and treatment.

Answered 2/21/2015

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A member asked:

Reoccurring cyst on tailbone for 20 years. went away for 3 years,since a new ra med it has come back more painful every iv then goes away again. help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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