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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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It could be: pilonidal cyst abscess or some other infection. Show it to your doctor for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
Answered 2/18/2016
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