A member asked:

Large lump on right upper beginning of butt crack. painful sitting. red and swollen, not sure if its bone or just swollen. what could this possible be?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Cyst: This could be an infected pilonidal cyst. Have a surgeon examine you for diagnosis and treatment. In the meantime, apply warm applications until the examination.

Answered 5/4/2014

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Abcess: It could be an abcess that needs antibiotics and possibly incision and drainage.

Answered 10/24/2016

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Infection: Sounds like a pilonidal cyst that become infected, and if so, may need incision, drainage and antibiotics.

Answered 9/23/2016

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