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  • Female
  • 37 Years
  • 22/01/2025

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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?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 4+ Yrs
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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...

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