Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 Sounds like your friend had what is called a pilonidal cyst and they are quite painful. Doctors usually do an irrigation and drainage of the infection and depending on how bad it is, admit you to the hospital on IV antibiotics or send you home on antibiotics and very detailed instructions on the care of the wound. Very important to keep it clean, especially due to the area it's located in. Stool softeners and donuts to sit on are often recommended. Your friend should contact the doctor's office for detailed instructions before she gets another infection. Hope this helps. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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