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Suggest Treatment For Bleeding In Upper Butt Crack

well I'm 14 years old and I have this problem in my upper butt crack where it bleeds and when I try to clean it I feel as if I have two holes where one is small and the other is normal I tried to keep it dry for 2 days and I this its getting better but it still bleeds and husrts if I sit on it
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

thanks for your question,

It sounds like you have an infected pilonidal sinus.

This requires antibiotic treatment and occasionally surgery to get rid of the sinus and infection.

You should see your Dr who can assess this area and take further action.

Best wishes
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Suggest Treatment For Bleeding In Upper Butt Crack

Hi, thanks for your question, It sounds like you have an infected pilonidal sinus. This requires antibiotic treatment and occasionally surgery to get rid of the sinus and infection. You should see your Dr who can assess this area and take further action. Best wishes