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Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

Are you suffering from redness and pain in the anal area and noticing a small dimple like depression at the anal cleft [tailbone] with a protrusion of hair from the lesion and sore skin around the anus? If so, contact the best pilonidal sinus doctor right away.

The pilonidal sinus [PNS] is a small hole on the skin that looks like a tunnel at the anal cleft. It forms at the top of the buttocks or the anal cleft area. If left untreated, it can increase your risk of developing anal abscess and can cause systemic infection [spread of infection throughout the body]. It can increase the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer in rare cases.

So, it is always advised to treat pilonidal sinus in time to reduce the risk of infection and other anorectal diseases. But most patients tend to neglect pilonidal sinus treatment because of the cost factor.

What is Pilonidal sinus

The short form of pilonidal sinus is PNS. It is a condition where a hole or tunnel is formed in the skin, which may be filled with pus, debris, hair, dirt, and blood. Untreated pilonidal sinus can cause cysts or abscess. So, once you start noticing symptoms like pain, swelling, and discharge of yellowish pus from the tailbone area, consult the nearest best proctologists.

In mild cases, the pilonidal sinus can heal on its own with hygienic and good care of the anal region. But in severe and chronic conditions, surgical intervention is required. If you are suffering from pilonidal sinus, which is affecting your daily lifestyle, you can visit Pristyn Care at your nearest location and can undergo the safest pilonidal sinus laser surgery at an affordable cost.

Cost of pilonidal sinus laser treatment in India:

Laser surgery for pilonidal sinus is the latest and advanced procedure where the laser beam is used to remove the debris or hair and leave negligible recurrence chances. It is one of the most effective and safest methods for treating pilonidal sinus. Here is a list of pilonidal sinus laser treatment costs in India’s major cities.

Pilonidal Sinus Symptoms

The primary symptoms of the disease are that it develops small, dimple-like cleft on the skin surface. After infection, they develop cyst with fluid or an abscess that contains pus.

  • Prolonged sitting or standing gives pain
  • Inflammation around the cyst
  • Redness surrounding the skin
  • Pus and blood flow with the faulty smell from the ulcer
  • Development of one or more sinus tunnels in the skin
  • The patient may have a fever

Pilonidal Sinus Treatments

  • Laser treatment
    It is the best method to prevent the reappearance of the sinus. It is a pain-free method requires less time for recovery.
  • Advanced Seton Therapy
    We are best clinic in treating pilonidal sinus by Advanced Setontreatment Therapy. It is the alternative to modern surgery techniques. The procedure has an excellent success rate. We use the herbal thread which we change after every seven days. The duration of treatment varies with length of pilonidal sinus tract.
  • Ksharsutra Treatment
    We can also do traditional Ayurvedic Ksharsutra Treatment for Pilonidal Sinus. In which we use medicated threads to cut and heal the tract. The treatment can be done under local anesthesia with minimum chances of recurrence.
  • Injections of specific chemical
    In this type, the doctor uses local numbness. Then they inject a chemical into the cyst. After completing the same several times, the lesson becomes hard and closes.
  • Surgery
    Surgical procedures are efficient on one or more sinus tract, and they are reoccurring after the particular period. It demands local body numbness, and then the physician opens the wound, removes content from the lesions and finally closes it with stitches.

Pre-Surgery and Post-Surgery Instructions

  • Clean the wound and again pack with dressing regularly
  • Take a shower by removing the dressings from injury
  • Visit the physician a couple of times to check the wound healing
  • Take proper rest, get enough sleep
  • Start walking that improves the blood circulation
  • Take the regular shower and pat dry the incision area with a towel.
  • Avoid resting for a long time or sitting on solid surfaces
  • Drink plenty of liquids
  • Avoid constipation and strain while bowel actions

Myths about Pilonidal Sinus

  • A pilonidal cyst is an inherent disorder
  • The disease doesn’t need any treatment it heals by its own
  • Incorrect sanitation generates this disease