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What Is The Painful Lump On Butt Crack And How To Remove It?

irritated butt crack painful I have a lump at the top of my buttcrack that is painful its not bleeding or pussing its like swollen nd irritated I can sit still or bed over or sleep on my back its especially painful near where my tailbone is in the top middle of my but crack what is it nd how can I make it go away
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
This could be a pilonidal sinus that is inflamed. I suggest you have it looked at by a doctor. You may need antibiotics. In the meantime keep it as clean as possible. Regular salt baths will help.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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What Is The Painful Lump On Butt Crack And How To Remove It?

Hi, This could be a pilonidal sinus that is inflamed. I suggest you have it looked at by a doctor. You may need antibiotics. In the meantime keep it as clean as possible. Regular salt baths will help. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger