apollo
  • Female
  • 37 Years
  • 22/01/2025

Question

My mom's got this lump in her butt. It just keeps popping up, getting bigger, then bursts and causes her pain. Then it disappears, but eventually, it comes back, and the whole cycle starts again. What could be causing this, and should we be worried?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Possible Diagnosis_: Pilonidal cyst or abscess, infected sebaceous cyst, or anal fistula or abscess. _Treatment Advice_: 1. Consult a doctor 2. Antibiotics (if infected) 3. Drainage (if abscessed) 4. Surgery (if necessary) 5. Wound care 6. Pain management _Self-Care Measures_: 1. Keep the area clean 2. Avoid tight clothing 3. Avoid picking or squeezing the lump

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 20 days ago

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