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I have quite a large lump in my butt crack.. i was told it was an abscess but you can't see it only feel it.. very painful and now lt seems bruised?
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See md: This could e pilonidal cyst which needs to be removed surgically. It may become infected and very painful. Remove it elctivelly rather than wait for emergency.
Answered 11/11/2016
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Pilonidal cyst: Could be a pilonidal cyst or perhaps a localized abcess or even a perirectal abcess. Could certainly try moist heat packs for a while.
Answered 2/20/2013
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