Pilonidal Sinus Treatment
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What is Pilonidal Sinus?
PILO MEANS HAIR, NIDAL MEANS NEST. A minor hole or tunnel in the skin on the cleft of the buttocks is called the pilonidal sinus. It may not necessarily cause symptoms but require pilonidal sinus surgery by our PNS specialist if it becomes infected. The pilonidal sinus treatment in Mumbai by the House of Doctors usually depends on the size of the sinus and its frequency of occurring. As it contains dirt and debris, there are chances that the skin may be filled with blood and foul odour pus.
Antibiotics may be generally prescribed to you or sufficient painkillers, such as paracetamol and anti-inflammatories may be offered by us to reduce the symptoms.
Check if you have an infected pilonidal sinus
CAUSES OF PILONIDAL SINUS
Friction caused by clothes can force the hair on the buttocks to burrow back under the skin leading to pilonidal sinus disease. Nevertheless, there are several other factors contributing to the disease which can further create multiple sinuses connected under the skin.
TREATMENT OF PILONIDAL SINUS
There are several pilonidal sinus treatment in Mumbai available at the House of Doctors.
Listed below are the best treatment for pilonidal surgery performed by our specialists:
Surgery is the only treatment for pilonidal sinus, conservative treatment gives temporary relief. If there are no signs or symptoms found after diagnosis all incluive antibiotics will be prescribed to kill the chain of bacteria. But surgery is important as early as possible once the diagnosis is made.
Bestowing maximum relief from the discomfort caused due to the infection level, our PNS specialist will also guide you on how to maintain hygiene and a frequent follow-up to evaluate the condition.
In this form of pilonidal sinus surgery, our professional surgeons at the House of Doctors may use a scalpel to open the sinus filled with pus, hair and blood from the abscess.
With the help of local anaesthesia, we will dress the wound from inside out as a holistic treatment experience. Stay at the hospital may differ on person to person depending on the basis of recovery. Later, you can resume basic activities as per our specialist’s advice.
LASER PILONIDOPLASTYA pilonidal sinus surgery in Mumbai at the House of Doctors will be immediately recommended by us if you are diagnosed with multiple sinus tracts or in the case of reoccurring pilonidal sinus.
Our doctors may begin removing all the pus and debris by opening the lesion. The PNS specialists present during the surgery will stitch back the wound to close it. The whole surgery will be performed by providing you with local anaesthesia. It will be advisable to often shave the site for preventing hair growth into the wound by our experienced team who will look after the entire procedure and guide you from pre-operation till post-operation until recovery.
PRECAUTIONS OF PILONIDAL SINUS
Washing the area regularly with a mild soap or cleanser may prevent the recurrence of pilonidal sinus. Rinsing the soap thoroughly and frying out the area entirely will prevent the upheaval of the disease. Also, avoiding sitting for too long can be really helpful. Diet after pilonidal sinus surgery should be full of fibre, protein and other nutrients, as it promotes skin renewal and easy bowel movements.
BENEFITS OF Laser Surgery over Conventional surgery?
- No cuts & No stitches
- Does not occur once more
- 30-40 Min Procedure
- Relief from extreme Pain whereas sitting
- Get eliminate foul smell and accumulated discharge
- Cure for blood or pus discharge from the orifice
- Open Surgery with multiple Cuts & Wounds
- Painful Procedure
- Heavy Blood Loss
- High Chances of Recurrence
- High Possibility of Infection
- Min. 3 Days of Hospital Stay
- Repeated Doctor visit required
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PILONIDAL SINUS - FAQs
Why does one get pilonidal sinus?
Pilonidal sinus (PNS) occurs due to friction or sometimes the pressure on the tailbone area that causes the pores to stretch while sitting. However, this can be treated by our specialist doctors via painless surgeries or antibiotics depending on your level of infection. We at the House of Doctors offer the best in-house treatment and cure the disease with no recurrence case of pilonidal sinus (PNS) at all. As there are various pilonidal sinus surgery types, our surgeons may discuss the condition, procedure and the pilonidal sinus surgery cost with 100% transparency ensuring effectiveness in the treatment as well as the cost applied.
Is pilonidal sinus hereditary?
As per our expertise and experience in treating pilonidal sinus, in most cases, pilonidal sinus comes out as hereditary. We’ve had multiple patients over the years who come from a line of generation having pilonidal sinus disease (PNS). This often happens due to the shape of buttocks or natal cleft, hair type and pores that are inherited with every passing individual.
Does excessive weight lead to a pilonidal sinus disease?
Yes. Pilonidal sinus disease can be caused due to excessive weight too. The reason behind it is the depth that increases in the natal cleft while an individual puts on the weight. This doesn’t only increase the moisture level in the cleft but also collects a certain amount of debris. Moreover, prolonged sitting or standing decreases the oxygen level and multiply bacteria affecting the disease for the worst.
Hence, our PNS specialists and team of surgeons from House of Doctors suggests to maintain weight with a good and healthy diet ensuring no risk of pilonidal sinus disease.
What does the abscess feel like?
A lump in the tailbone area may grow and hurt while sitting or standing for too long. Though the size of the lump may vary, in certain cases there will be no presence of abscess and just the discharge from hidden sinuses situated in the skin deeply. But don’t worry as this infection is guaranteed curable at the House of Doctors with our ace and efficient doctors and surgeons. All your doubts will be cleared in just one consultation. You will be instructed about the entire procedure and it’s minutest of details beginning with medication to ending with post-operation and follow-ups.
You’ll not only sign up for the best treatment available but also the 360-degree service that will come along seeming as home-care all time till you stay back.
What are ways to recognize the infection?
Pilonidal sinus may cause extreme swelling and inflammation each time while sitting, standing or lying down completely. Also, you may notice a discharge from the cleft that carries blood, white or brownish coloured puss with a foul smell.
Thus, if any of these are true, immediate consultation and best treatment for pilonidal sinus is a combination that you will only find at the House of Doctors. With proficient doctors and profound procedures, we will not only eradicate the infection but also let you witness the hospitality by our staffs, surgeons and securities in our surrounding with 360-degree holistic services at each step.
With immediate bed availability to experienced expert assistance, we will give you all under one roof of the House of Doctors.
What tests does one have to undergo to diagnose pilonidal sinus disease?
Pilonidal generally consist of a physical lump that is visible but to analyse the condition even well, a high-resolution MRI may be suggested by our doctors to evaluate the density of sinus present in the skin. Furthermore, Ultrasounds may also be recommended to look closely into the infection. So, House of Doctors PNS specialist draw a conclusion to guide you toward the further step.
Nevertheless, if you’re diagnosed with PNS, make sure to follow the pre-operative and post-operative instructions by our PNS specialist surgeon team for long-term results and get the best pilonidal sinus laser surgery in Mumbai at the House of Doctors.
