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I have pain at the bottom point of the spine just above the buttocks. there is a little swelling and redness as well. what can this be ?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Possible Pilonidal : A pilonidal cyst occurs at the bottom of the tailbone (coccyx) and can become infected and filled with pus.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have pain at the bottom point of the spine just above the buttocks. there is a little swelling and redness as well. what can this be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

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