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What Causes Skin Indentation On Right Upper Buttocks?
My skin is indented on my right upper buttocks, and lower back. At first, I thought it was a bruise, but it wasn't healing after 3 weeks or so. It was not until today that I noticed the large indent. Moreover, I thought I pulled my groin, or potentially pulled some hip muscle, because that it what it feels like. However, I am a long distance runner, and I haven't been bothered by it when running. What could this be?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
I don't want you to be worried because this is common and if it is symptomless and doesn't cause any pain or muscular spasm or increase in mass. Usually it is present but not seen or felt except by luck. Its cause is unknown mainly inherited or congenital.
Rarely, sacral dimples are associated with a serious underlying abnormality of the spine or spinal cord.
Examples include:
Spina bifida - A very mild form of this condition, called spina bifida occulta, occurs when the spine doesn't close properly around the spinal cord but the cord remains within the spinal canal. For simple sacral dimple may not need any kind of treatment.
Hope the above information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
I don't want you to be worried because this is common and if it is symptomless and doesn't cause any pain or muscular spasm or increase in mass. Usually it is present but not seen or felt except by luck. Its cause is unknown mainly inherited or congenital.
Rarely, sacral dimples are associated with a serious underlying abnormality of the spine or spinal cord.
Examples include:
Spina bifida - A very mild form of this condition, called spina bifida occulta, occurs when the spine doesn't close properly around the spinal cord but the cord remains within the spinal canal. For simple sacral dimple may not need any kind of treatment.
Hope the above information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
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