Have I got a pilonidal cyst?

by PilonidalCystAdvice on February 18, 2012

I often see questions on the internet from worried people asking whether or not they may have a pilonidal cyst.

I wouldn’t feel compelled to answer this if it wasn’t happening so often. I mean like seriously,

I see multiple blogs and forum posts everyday from people worrying they have a pilonidal cyst.

Now, although I have covered this in a previous blog post, no, you cannot catch a pilonidal cyst from somebody who already has one. There is absolutely no chance you have contracted it from someone, rather, the ability has always been in your genes and I guess this is the moment it has chosen to surface (that, or you’ve been sitting too long uncomfortably, like me!).

Now, lets cut straight to the chase. If you want to know what the symptoms are, well, check out some of the posts on this site, such as Signs and Symptoms of Pilonidal Cysts, which will tell you the common signs. Also, check out some of the diagrams and pictures here, which will help massively in deducing whether you have one or not.

Now, mine personally started as a little lump on the bottom of my tailbone. Having never had one before, I didn’t know what it was, so I just left it. Bear in mind that I had been sitting on an incredibly uncomfortable couch for weeks on end when it started to develop. Had I known what it was, I would’ve gotten to the doctors straight away. Anyway, without knowing that the growth on my tail-bone was a pilonidal cyst, I carried on my daily routine as usual, and it wasn’t until a few weeks in when it really began to develop into a huge, bulbous boil which became excruciatingly painful.

Obviously, I went to the doctors and was told that it was a pilonidal cyst.

So, what do they look like? Well, as I have just described, the start as a small lump on your tail-bone. Apparently, they appear similar to regular boils when they start developing. They tend to grow quickly, and go from being a minor annoyance to a major problem. What you can’t always be sure of is the pilonidal cyst causes, as they can vary.

And, well, this is it. If you have a small lump on your tail-bone, and even slightly suspect it may be a pilonidal cyst, then GET TO THE DOCTORS SURGERY! You will save yourself a lot of pain and wasted time if you just go when it first starts to develop.

I wish you the best of luck, because they are horrible.

 

 

 

 

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Pilonidal Cyst Surgery – Should You Have It?

by PilonidalCystAdvice on February 14, 2012

Deciding whether to have pilonidal cyst surgery can often be a very tough decision, which should be thought about quite carefully after consulting with both close family and doctors.

It is never easy to decide whether you should be put under anaesthetic for any operation, let alone be put under to remove your cystpilonidal cyst surgery

If I am to speak from experience, having pilonidal cyst surgery was something quite major, because it could be potentially life changing, at least for the foreseeable future. The possibility is always there that something could go wrong (however this is a minor risk associated with most operations, not just pilonidal surgery).

The first and most important thing in surgery, is find a reputable and trustworthy operator! In the UK, the NHS will provide this, but in the USA or any other country, you must be sure to find a doctor or surgeon that has performed numerous cyst surgeries, and DEFINITELY do not go to a back street doctor or buy one on the cheap. Pilonidal cyst surgery is a fairly straightforward procedure, but it certainly requires a level of skill and professionalism. There are few web resources to check with regards to pilonidal cyst surgery, which will help you put your mind at ease.

Having had a pilonidal cyst, I was frequently advised that the best thing to do would be to have the pilonidal cyst surgery, and then receive the few months of aftercare involved (which would involve a nurse coming in a few times a week and dressing the wound). Apparently, pilonidal cyst surgery leaves a fairly nasty wound which requires much care and attention, so be sure to do this if you have a it.

Now, in some cases, it is essential to have pilonidal cyst surgery. Be sure that you have exhausted all possible options, and of course, if your doctor recommends surgery straight away, then follow their advice! Remember, they are more qualified than anyone else to diagnose whether it needs surgery or not.

If you have an incredibly painful one, then be sure to see a doctor or surgeon straight away, as you do not want it to get any worse or become infected. If it does, well, you will need to go to the emergency room and tell them about it.

Otherwise, try to treat you pilonidal cyst carefully at home first. This does not involve popping it, as this can be very dangerous! Instead, try to take as many hot baths as you can, and perform as little movement as possible in order to not irritate the cyst.

In conclusion, in many cases surgery will be essential. However, bear in mind that just because you have had surgery on it does not mean it will come back! Many people who suffer from this condition find that it is recurring, no matter what they do. I wish you the best of luck in curing your pilonidal cyst!

 

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