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There is pain at the gap in between by buttock and sacral dimple. is this something to be worried about?

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Yes you have to: Be worried about, because the presence of dimple in the that area, could indicate some trouble there, check it out.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Pilonidal: Pain or a mass at that area could be a pilonidal cyst. These cause pain when inflamed and can abscess. Surgery may bd required.

Answered 11/2/2016

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