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A 23-year-old female asked:

I've had an unexplained pain in my tailbone for 4 days, now the start of my buttocks cleft is inflamed and hardening, not discolored, hurts to touch.

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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered

General Surgery 47 years experience

It could be: pilonidal cyst abscess or some other infection. Show it to your doctor for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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