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My doctor diagnosed me with a pilonidal cyst last week thursday. she prescribed some antibiotics for me to take and fucidin ointment. however there some swelling and excruciating pain. i am only supposed to see her next week, should i go to hospital?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Infected cyst: This is difficult to judge your report of excruciating pain but it sounds like it may need to drain. You need to see a surgeon which can be found at the emergency room.

Answered 2/21/2021

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A member asked:

My doctor diagnosed me with a pilonidal cyst last week thursday. she prescribed some antibiotics for me to take and fucidin ointment. however there some swelling and excruciating pain. i am only supposed to see her next week, should i go to hospital?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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