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I am suffering buttock abscess since 2009, i had have surgery but i still not recover , suggest me what should i do?
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Need to see surgeon: You may have most likely anal fistula, less likely pilonidal sinus, both need surgical intervention , see your surgeon to find the cause and treatment.
Answered 6/26/2020
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