I heard that I may have one what are the sympoms?
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I think you mean "pilonidal cyst"...\n\nI have first-hand experience of this: I HAVE ONE TOO!\n\nThis is my experience, yours may differ...\n\nI noticed it about four years ago. It felt like the area slightly to the left of my tailbone was larger than it used to be. I found that if I pressed the area hard with a piece of tissue it would bleed a little and there was some pus present. It hasn't been a huge pain in the a** (sorry!) because under normal circumstances it's not the area I normally sit on. It sometimes flares up and becomes very apparent when I've been in the car a long time, and it's especially noticeable when I recline in a hard bottomed chair in that state. Every few months it will get inflamed much like a blister or a boil. That's when it gets very painful to sit on. This will last for about two days and then it will pop. I might notice some blood on the back of the toilet seat and sometimes I can feel a wet sensation as it soaks into my underwear. Once it pops it will be sore for another day and return to it's hardly noticeable state.\n\nLike I said it's not a huge problem and I considered surgery for a while until I read some first-hand accounts. Apparently the surgery is no problem but the recovery takes weeks and means constant dressing changes to what is essentially a very painful, deep wound. Sitting is especially difficult and if you have to sit a lot then you'll definitely be out of action for a few weeks.\n\nSometimes I rub tea tree oil onto it after a shower. This seems to bring the swelling down for a few days.\n\nOh yeah, forget that crap about cancer. That's just an example of someone b***s***ing for points. Cancer doesn't even come into it.\n\nHere's some more info:\n\nA Pilonidal (Abscess, Cyst, Sinus, Dimple) is an abscess in the natal cleft (more commonly referred to as your butt crack) that tends to become infected and cause intense pain and drainage. Sometimes a Pilonidal contains hair and sometimes they don't. \n\nThe term "Pilonidal" technically means "nest of hairs". This is not always true and there are people who have Pilonidal abscesses that have no hair in them. Many doctors will tell you that all Pilonidals are caused by hair, this has not been proven to be the case.  A Pilonidal cyst is basically an abscess of pus and hair beneath the outer skin - a boil gone very, very bad. Pilonidal abscess are prone to excruciatingly painful infections and they can expand (tunnel) .\n\nThe term "Pilonidal Cyst" is actually incorrect.  99% of all Pilonidals are actually abscesses, not cysts.  Use of the word "cyst" has caused a great deal of misinformation about treatments among doctors and patients alike. Pathologists and surgeons on rare occasions find the sac is lined with epidermis, made up of cells from skin, but only cells from the outer layer of skin. That outer layer, which we call epidermis, contains no follicles. Pathologists find epidermis lines the sac only in rare late cases where epidermis has crept into a long-standing abscess in an attempt to heal it. They never find a sac lined with intact skin and follicles, only an occasional sac lined with epidermis.\n\nWhile the terms Pilonidal Cyst and Pilonidal Sinus are frequently used interchangeably, they are not technically the same thing. A Pilonidal is an abscess; a pocket of pus and infection below the skin. A sinus is a cavity/passageway that links the abscess with your outer skin. Not everyone who has a Pilonidal abscess has a Pilonidal Sinus; the sinus (and there can be more than one) is a small dimple-like hole, usually below the actual abscess, which allows it to drain. \n\nPilonidal abscesses usually occur at the top of the "natal cleft" (aka your crack). Their usual position is slightly to the left side, with sinus openings traditionally right along the midline (middle) of the cleft. Many people have cysts lower in the cleft
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maybe it is something else that you dont know about so go to the doctor and find out for sure what it is before it could get worse.
651648
you could have cancer you should have that checked out\n(that really is a sign of cancer, please go to a doctor!)
521983
if your symptoms persist then you should see a doctor, good luck
317287
sounds like you have gerd to me i have it and that is one of the symptoms
545468
Sounds like a sociopathic or narcisstic personality disorder. HOWEVER, the mere fact that you recognize those symptoms and fear having them is a definite positive for you because that means you are aware and will do all you can to educate yourself and get help if indeed you start having those symptoms. I believe you will do fine.
603329
If you want a diagnosis, go see a doctor.  It could be potentially serious and you shouldn't be asking for help here.
328176
It is nice to see a doctor in your nearest hospital or some thing like that.\nBut the syptoms you enlisted are the symptoms of asthma.So you have to see a doctor soon. ok?? thank you.
506573
If the symptoms seem serious, then you should go check out your doctor. But if they are no big deal, I'm sure you're fine. It may be true that when you research something, you think you have it. When I learned about brain tumors, all these weird stuff was happenin to me; I felt like I did have it I was so freaked out. Then I got over it (half a yr later). Same thing happened when I learned about cancer. I started checkin my body out very very carefully for any lumps and stuff. So yeah, if its not very serious I wouldn't worry abotu it.
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It could be anything - including some stuff that's pretty serious.  You should most definitely see a doctor (preferably a neurologist).\n\nGood luck!
342585
they sound like they are non related symptoms, you should see a doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen, good luck
64979
You might. These are all symptoms. See your doctor, you may just have a fearful personality but you can get help for it. It could also be a phase you are going thru but you must get a professional opinion for your peace of mind.
459128
the description does not tell much but I would recommend you to see a doctor while your symptoms are there, good luck
316120
yes a trip to the doctor, u could have the clap, herpes, conaria but it could be cancer
336645
It sounds to me like a diagnosis.\n\nHe said you have a mild form of M.S., and your symptoms should disappear.\n\nWhat were you hoping he'd say?
287418
If your worried go see a doctor could be a thiroid problem.
76293
could also be schizophrenia