pylonidal sinus

[Sue Worsfold]

what is it and why do they recurr even after operations

[SteveD]

Have a look here:

 

http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medical_conditions/Indices/P/pilonidal_sinus.htm

[Donner Kebab]

I have had this and they can re occur after operations, keeping the area very clean, I have found has stopped further episodes.

[OBonio]

They are caused by ingrowing hairs.  Re-occurences can happen a) if the offending hair wasn't removed properly or b) another ingrowing hair appears.  Damn painful they are too :o(

[milly143]

I have suffered from what started as this for over four years now. I Have so far had 5 operations whereby they drain the area and either leave a cavity which needs to be packed every day or have stitched the area. Once you have one there is a higher chance that you will get them in future although few people have to go through it as many times as myself, im just unlucky. The problem still persists and in my case, the scar tissue from previous operations has now become a problem area as a reulst. I am due to have plastic surgery on the area in 2 weeks (z plasty, which they do once you have had 4 or 5 operations and choose as a last resort). I must stress that this is rare according to my specialist although if you have this, I do feel for you. I also found that chatting to nurses about questions as well as the consultants was helpful as they don't just spiel out medical blurb. daily salt baths help keep infections at bay.

[planner12345]

Hey i m ali i had suffer from pilonidal sinus 4 yr ago and i had plenty of problems throught it . i want to know that is Body building and heavy weight lifting ??? is a factor of increasing pilonidal sinus or not ????

[planner12345]

Hey i m ali and i m suffering from this pilonidal sinus since 4 years so i want to know that is body building is a factor of causing Pilonidal Sinus or not ? and After operation body building is a gud enough choice to do or not ? because i had do alots of body building after the operation :) and many of people thinks i had suffering from this disease because of body building and heavy weight excercise