Symptoms & Diagnosis
Best Treatment Of Pilonidal Sinus
In its more usual form this disease consists of a sinus or fistula situated at a short distance behind the anus anal and generally containing “Hairs”. Term Pilonidal Sinus means, (Pilus – Hair, and Nidus – Nest). The condition seems to have increased greatly in frequency in recent years. Dr Rahul Jaiswal is a famous pilonidal sinus doctor in Noida Delhi NCR
Clinical Features
- A typical history is that young adult develops an abscess at the base of the spine which bursts.
- Discharge ceases after a few days.
- Pus discharge and hair projection from 5cm behind the anus on is the main identification of Pilonidal Sinus.
A pilonidal sinus, as indicative of the name, is a narrow channel or a hole located in between the buttocks (underneath the skin). A characteristic feature of the pilonidal sinus is the presence of hair (the hair ruptures the skin and gets embedded within the sinus). A pilonidal sinus or a cyst is also known to contain skin debris, dirt. An infection of the pilonidal cyst may trigger the release of blood and pus from the cyst which is often foul smelling and associated with an excruciating pain.
Dr Rahul Jaiswal is best pilonidal sinus doctor in Noida & Delhi NCR. He offers the best pilonidal sinus treatment with Advance Laser Surgery.
Risk Factors
The pilonidal sinus is more common among the young adult males (often below 40 years) than their female counterparts.
- The condition can also affect individuals who are more into a sedentary lifestyle (can be personal or professional).
- People who are obese or those who have a family history of pilonidal sinus are a higher risk of suffering from the condition.
- Pilonidal sinus can also affect people with a deep and hairy natal cleft (the cleft located between the buttocks and extends from below the sacrum up to the perineum).
Symptoms of Pilonidal Sinus
The symptoms and discomfort experienced in the case of a pilonidal sinus include
- The infected cyst appears sore, red, and swollen.
- One experiences pain and discomfort while in a standing or a sitting position.
- The hair often protrudes out of the abscess. In some people, there may be the appearance of multiple sinus tracts, piling on the agony.
- In some case, pilonidal sinus may be accompanied by fever (not commonly observed).
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Dr Rahul Jaiswal
Dr Rahul Jaiswal
17 years experience
Senior consultant in Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric, Laser and Gastro Surgery.
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