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Pilonidal sinus
I have what seems to be a case of pilonidal sinus.
There was no pain initially but recently I started to experience some pain while lying down on my back.
Is there any other option of treatment except surgery?
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Consult with a general surgeon in your area for clinical examination and confirm if it's pilonidal sinus and treatment accordingly.
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation.
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Consultation with a surgeon is advisable
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Dr. Hemesh Sarode
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Consultation with surgeon .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
General surgeon physical consultation
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Dr. Deboleena Roy Pal
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
If pain is there...you need to take antibiotics along with Sitz bath and application of local ointment to be prevent any infection
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Consult with me on practo app for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Jaswanth Sowmya Thalathoti
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Guntur
Consult with a surgeon in person
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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Can use some.injections also.but need details about size .. infection and discharge ..so better consult some surgeon..he has options
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Najeeb T, General practitioner Pulmonologist
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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