have a gross health problem so i need mature advice (possibly professional) otherwise i will report abuse?

Question

i have some sort of infection at the tail bone, hopefully not cancerous or life threatening. It started off as i lump under the skin and is now pussing and smells bad. When i go to remove the substance with a tissue it has blood or puss with a foul odour. can someone tell me what this could be, is it hemoroids?(not sure how it is spelt)

Answer 1

From your description, it sounds as if you have a pilonidal cyst. These are difficult to "cure". You do need to see a physician. If that is what it is, they will do an "I and D" (incision and drainage) and clean it out. Frequently, there is a hair at the base of this, which has to be removed. The area is then packed and heals by "secondary intention" (from the bottom up). You will also probably receive antibiotics. Please get attention from a physician.

Answer 2

it is not gross and it is more common than you think. most people just dont bring it up. i had one of those when i was prego with my first son. the doctor i went to called it a boil. the one i had grew to the size of a softball before the doctor finally had to lance it and drain it. they then had to do surgery to remove the core of it before it finally healed. i actually still have soreness from it sometimes. it is one of the most terrible things to have because you cant sit down but you cant walk either because no matter what way you move, it pulls the skin and hurts. if you go to the pharmacy and speak to a pharmacist there is a salve that looks like tar that you can try first. it is supposed to draw the puss out of it and help it drain. if this doesn't work, you will probally need to have it lanced. just make sure that the doctor who cuts it open does it to the side because if they cut it down the center it will never heal because of the skin pulling when you walk. they may have to pack it with gauze until it heals. it is terribly painful and i feel for you. hope this helps. good luck

Answer 3

Well, if its right on the tailbone, its most likely not hemroids... But it could be a number of things. Im not as good at thia as my wife is, but my advice to you would be to go to a pathologist... Not a doctor. A doctor will just prescribe a remedy that may allow this problem to come back. A pathologist will tell you what you need to do within your system to get rid of it completely. Even a teacher, or someone that has studied pathology. Most massage thereapists must take common pathology to get through school.
In further research, Ive found that it could just be a boil caused by an alergic reaction to something. It could be something you've had or done for years, but you body is just now reacting to it.

Answer 4

OK this may help you somewhat
* Stage I. Initially, a pressure sore appears as a persistent area of red skin that may itch or hurt and feel warm and spongy or firm to the touch. In blacks, Hispanics and other people with darker skin, the mark may appear to have a blue or purple cast, or look flaky or ashen. Stage I wounds are superficial and go away shortly after the pressure is relieved.
* Stage II. At this point, some skin loss has already occurred — either in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, in the dermis, the skin's deeper layer, or in both. The wound is now an open sore that looks like a blister or an abrasion, and the surrounding tissues may show red or purple discoloration. If treated promptly, stage II sores usually heal fairly quickly.
* Stage III. By the time a pressure ulcer reaches this stage, it has extended through all the skin layers down to the muscle, damaging or destroying the affected tissue and creating a deep, crater-like wound.
* Stage IV. In the most serious and advanced stage, a large-scale loss of skin occurs, along with damage to muscle, bone, and even supporting structures such as tendons and joints. Stage IV wounds are extremely difficult to heal and can lead to lethal infections.

If an area of your skin is red or discolored but not broken, keep pressure off the sore, wash it gently with mild soap and water, dry thoroughly, and apply a protective wound dressing. If the sore doesn't heal in a week or two, if it recurs, or if you notice any broken skin or open sores, contact your doctor right away.

# Cleaning. It's essential to keep wounds clean to prevent infection. A stage I wound can be gently washed with water and mild soap, but open sores should be cleaned with a saltwater (saline) solution each time the dressing is changed. Saline solution is available at the drugstore, or you can make it at home by boiling 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 quart of water for five minutes. Store the solution in a sterile container and cool before using. Avoid antiseptics such as hydrogen peroxide and iodine, which can damage sensitive tissue and delay healing.

Controlling incontinence as far as possible is crucial to helping sores heal. If you're experiencing bladder or bowel problems, you may be helped by lifestyle changes, behavioral programs, incontinence pads or medications.

Dressings. A variety of dressings are used to help protect wounds and speed healing — the type usually depends on the stage and severity of the wound. The basic approach, however, is to keep the wound moist and the skin surrounding it dry. Stage I sores may not need any covering, but stage II lesions are usually treated with hydrocolloids, or transparent semipermeable dressings that retain moisture and encourage skin cell growth. Other types of dressings may be more beneficial for weeping wounds or those with surface debris. Contaminated sores may also be treated with a topical antibiotic cream.

I hope this help you.

Answer 5

Hemorrhoids don't come out of the tail bone....unless you mean this is coming from your rectum? If you do mean the tailbone, it sounds like a boil that is infected. You need to see a doctor either way---you have an infection of some time and some antibiotics.

Answer 6

It's really difficult to diagnose anything without more info/seeing it. However, it sounds like you could have a pilonidal sinus. This is an infection which can cause blood and pus to ooze from that area.

I would strongly recommend you see a doctor soon about this.

Here is some more information about them (to save my bad typing!)...

http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/patient_information/pils/pilonidal_sinus.htm

These are remarkably common, and nothign to be embarrassed about.

Hope you get it cleared up soon.

Answer 7

Sound like it could be a cyst that got infected or a boil of some kind. You should check with your Dr. and see if you need an antibiotic or if it needs to be drained/lanced to clear up the infection.

Answer 8

This is not something that you should make an appointment with the doctor for. Sounds like something that needs to be looked at right now without delay. If your doctor can't see you Today then get to a walk in clinic or emergency facility ASAP.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hemorroids are found around the anal orifice, not up your back.
You really need to see a doc for this, no one on here can do what a doctor can, even if they are professional...
It could just be a cyst or boil in an uncomfortable place...go get checked out.