HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Lump Under Tail Bone, Painful, Growing Bigger. Underlying Cause?

Hi. I have been in pain for the past 2 days now. I have this lump right under my tailbone near the top of my butt crack and it's very painful. Over the past week it definitely grew bigger. I had this a few years ago but it was small and went away in about 2 weeks so I didn't pay much attention after that. I keep looking things up but I keep scaring myself. Do you know what this might be?
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

The lump you have on your tailbone could be a pilonidal cyst. It is common for young men and the peak incidence of Pilonidal disease is between 16 and 26.

A Pilonidal cyst may remain harmless. If it becomes infected, however, it will cause pain, inflammation and usually drainage of fluids. So I would suggest getting this evaluated by a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Lump Under Tail Bone, Painful, Growing Bigger. Underlying Cause?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The lump you have on your tailbone could be a pilonidal cyst. It is common for young men and the peak incidence of Pilonidal disease is between 16 and 26. A Pilonidal cyst may remain harmless. If it becomes infected, however, it will cause pain, inflammation and usually drainage of fluids. So I would suggest getting this evaluated by a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query