A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel in the skin that typically forms at the very top of the buttock crease, near the tailbone. This condition occurs when hair punctures the skin and becomes embedded. Over time, the body treats this ingrown hair as a foreign object, leading to inflammation and the formation of a cyst or tunnel. If it becomes infected, it can develop into a painful abscess filled with pus.
What is Pilonidal Sinus?
Formation of pits, dimples or painful abscess at lower back at midline of buttuck folds (known as natal cleft) is called Pilonidal SInus. It is formed because of hair present inside the skin in the sinus cavity. It may spread silently on either side of the buttcks if treatment is not provided. It usually occur in young people (15-35 years).
Main causes of Pilonidal Sinus
– Too much hair at natal cleft
– Sitting job
– Hard and coarse hair
– Too much driving
– Obesity and Diabetes
– Sedentary lifestyle
Symptoms of Pilonidal Sinus
– Painful lump at lower back
– Pus discharge may be present
– Multiple dimples or pits (may be absolutely painless)
– Hair may be seen coming out of the dimples
– Swelling around the affected area
– Bleeding may be present
– Foul smell
Who is prone to Pilonidal Sinus?
– Hairy people
– IT-professionals and drivers (people having sitting jobs)
– People with high blood sugar levels
– People with high Body Mass Index (Obese and overweight people)
– People that maintain a bad hygeine
How Pilonidal Sinus is Diagnosed?
– You need to visit a doctor for confirmed diagnosis.
– Doctor will examine the affected area and will assess the extent of the problem.
– He may advise you a few investigations also.
DO NOT SELF DIAGNOSE.
Treatment options for Pilonidal Sinus
You have mainly three options –
- Medicines : You may take allopathic antibiotics or ayurvedic healing combinations to get temporary relief. These usually do not give permanent cure.
- Surgery : many surgeries are available for pilonidal sinus but almost all of them have very high recurrence rates.
- Kshar Sutra Therapy : It is an ayurvedic para surgical treatment and is considered as the best treatment for pilonidal sinus.
Kshar Sutra Therapy is considered as one of the best treatment for pilonidal sinus.
Why Kshar Sutra Therapy is the best treatment for Pilonidal Sinus?
– High success rates
– Low recurrence chances (<5%)
– Less complications
– Minimal scar
– Patient may stay physical active during the whole treatment duration