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Suggest Treatment For Lumps Near The Tailbone

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Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Question: Hi i found 2 lumps one near my tailbone one above it and this morning i found another just below the tailbone. Im in immense pain i havent hurt myself and the 2 lumps have been there for a very long time
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be infective cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

Going by description of location and symptoms following two possibilities needs to be considered

1. Furuncle : Inflammation and infection of hair follicle

2. Pilonidal Sinus Cyst

Exact diagnosis will however depend on thorough clinical examination. providing clinical photograph will be helpful. I would suggest you to send me clinical photograph.

In the meantime i would suggest you the following

1. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will provide much needed relief

2. hot Seitz bath : Immerse your bottom in tub of lukewarm to bearable hot water . Exposure for 10-15 minutes each session 3- 4 times a day will help reduce pain and inflammation

3. Antibiotics oral and local can be applied after clinical assessment

Awaiting your response '


Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (41 minutes later)
Hi doc the doctor thought it was arthritis. But like i said the lumps are becoming extremely painful.
Im yet to have xray and bath does not help at all and nor does anti inflammatories
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (23 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly send the photograph

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Possibility of Coccydynia ( Pain due to affection of coccyx : the last tail bone needs to be considered) . Getting X ray done will be really helpful.

Diagnosis of cause of lumps will depend on clinical examination . You can send me clinical photograph on YYYY@YYYY with subject line being " Attention Dr Shobha Deepak"

Awaiting your reply

Take Care

Regards
Shobha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Suggest Treatment For Lumps Near The Tailbone

Brief Answer: Likely to be infective cause Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Going by description of location and symptoms following two possibilities needs to be considered 1. Furuncle : Inflammation and infection of hair follicle 2. Pilonidal Sinus Cyst Exact diagnosis will however depend on thorough clinical examination. providing clinical photograph will be helpful. I would suggest you to send me clinical photograph. In the meantime i would suggest you the following 1. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will provide much needed relief 2. hot Seitz bath : Immerse your bottom in tub of lukewarm to bearable hot water . Exposure for 10-15 minutes each session 3- 4 times a day will help reduce pain and inflammation 3. Antibiotics oral and local can be applied after clinical assessment Awaiting your response ' Take Care Best Regards Dr Shobha Deepak