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Pilonidal Cyst refers to the formation of a cyst at the cleft of the buttocks near the tailbone. Pilonidal term means ‘nest of the hair’. The pilonidal cyst contains hair and skin debris. It develops when hair penetrates the skin due to friction, and the body, considering it to be a foreign substance, forms a cyst around it. The cyst can get infected, get filled with pus, and form an abscess. A pilonidal sinus is formed when a tract begins from the infected cyst, and opens on the surface of the skin. Under the conventional mode of treatment, a surgical incision of the Pilonidal Cyst is advised (which is painful, and temporary, and the cyst can recur even after surgery). Homeopathic medicines for pilonidal cyst is a safe and efficient alternative treatment option. These medicines treat Pilonidal Cysts in a very safe, gentle, and effective manner, and prevent the need for surgical procedures.
Homeopathic Treatment
Homeopathic medicines follow a curative approach to treat Pilonidal Cysts, rather than just providing relief from the symptoms. These help in dissolving the cyst. These medicines are made from natural substances and raise the body’s self-healing powers to fight the infection naturally. They help manage symptoms like pain, swelling, itching, and discomfort. Homeopathy for Pilonidal Cyst also helps in absorbing the pus discharge from the Pilonidal sinus.
Homeopathic Medicines for Pilonidal Cyst / Sinus
Among a long therapeutic list for treating Pilonidal Cysts, the top-rated homeopathic medicines are Silicea, Myristica, Hepar Sulph, and Merc Sol.
1. Silicea – Top Remedy For Pilonidal Cyst
Silicea is the top recommended medicine for Pilonidal Cyst. It is usually the physician’s first choice of medicine to deal with these cases. This medicine is helpful when a cyst is present in the buttock cleft, and also in the case of the pilonidal sinus with pus discharge. The pus discharge may be very offensive and fetid. The pus can be scanty or copious. The pus can be thin, watery, or thick, jelly and sticky in nature. Hardness, and swelling at the cleft of the buttock is also present. Itching also appears mostly in the daytime. Silicea helps reduce swelling and aids in the expulsion of hair and pus from the cyst.
2. Myristica Sebifera – For Pilonidal Sinus With Pus Discharge
‘Myristica Sebifera’ is of unquestionable value when it comes to treating pilonidal sinus with pus discharge. The most important action of this medicine is to hasten the process of suppuration (pus formation) and aids in complete recovery. Myristica speeds up pus discharge from sinus and shortens the time of complete recovery. Its use prevents surgical intervention in most cases of pilonidal sinus. Apart from Pilonidal Cysts, Myristica works wonders in treating suppurative diseases like boils, abscesses, carbuncles, and anal fistula.
3. Hepar Sulph – For Pilonidal Cyst With Pain And Pus Formation
Hepar Sulph is medicine for Pilonidal Cyst when there is pain in the cyst along with the formation of pus from an infection. However, the pus isn’t in the stage of oozing yet. The pain is throbbing, beating, stinging, or pricking in nature. ‘Hepar Sulph’ will aid the drainage of pus from the cyst. Once pus begins to come out there is relief from pain. Mostly pus discharge is watery and blood-stained. There is an offensive odour, like old cheese from the pus. The skin above the cyst is highly inflamed, and hot. It is also very sensitive and sore to the touch. In the majority of cases, the pain gets worse at night. Exposure to cold air also worsens the pain in some cases.
4. Calcarea Sulph – For Pilonidal Cyst With Yellow Pus
Calcarea Sulph is effective for Pilonidal Cyst when pus discharge has started to ooze from an opening. The pus is yellow in colour. The discharge is thick, and lumpy and may be bloody in some cases. ‘Calcarea Sulph’ helps to hasten pus discharge and aid the effective healing of the cyst.
5. Calendula – For Painful Pilonidal Cyst And Pus Discharge
Calendula is a natural herbal homeopathic medicine that can be administered when the infected area over the buttock cleft is sore, and painful with pus discharge. One feels pain as if the affected area has suffered beating. The area surrounding the pus discharge point is red. There may be a fever with stinging pain in the cyst. Complaints become worse at night. It is a great healing agent that heals skin infections with marked brilliance.
6. Merc Sol – For Pus Discharge With Burning, Stinging Pain
Merc Sol is medicine for Pilonidal Cyst with the pus releasing from the cyst accompanied by burning and stinging pains. The pus discharge is profuse, green-coloured, and may be blood-stained and sticky. The affected area is sore, and painful to touch. Itching may also be present. An increased amount of offensive sweat on the body is present. The symptoms worsen at night, and warmth tends to aggravate all these symptoms.
7. Phosphorus – For Pilonidal Cyst with Bloody Discharge
Phosphorus is medicine for Pilonidal Cyst treatment when there is a bloody discharge from the cyst. The blood is thin and profuse. Burning in the surrounding skin may also appear. Phosphorus is an excellent anti-hemorrhagic remedy. It helps in controlling the bloody discharge, and also contributes towards healing the ‘Pilonidal Sinus.’ It is also useful in cases where healing has taken place in the past, and the problem has arisen again with a bloody discharge. It is also indicated in those cases where the Pilonidal Cyst has colourless and fetid pus.
8. Lycopodium Clavatum – For Milky-white Pus Discharge
‘Lycopodium Clavatum’ is a medicine for ‘Pilonidal Cyst’ where there is a milky white pus discharge. The discharge has a putrid smell and it corrodes. Burning, and stitching pain is felt in the affected area. Warmth worsens the complaint. Fever alternates with chills, and heat may also arise. It is also indicated when the cyst recurs periodically and does not get treated.
Signs and Symptoms of Pilonidal Cyst / Sinus
Sometimes Pilonidal Cysts do not give out any signs/symptoms. However, if it gets infected following signs and symptoms may appear:
1. A dimple or swelling, and pain in the cleft of the buttocks. The size of the cyst may be small or large. Though the cleft of the buttocks is the major location where ‘Pilonidal Cyst’ forms, rarely it may form in some other areas as well like the armpit, between fingers, navel, cheek, or genital area.
2. When this dimple gets infected a cyst is formed(a fluid-filled sac) that may turn into an abscess (pus-filled lump)
3. Redness, itching, and tenderness in the swollen area
4. A discomfort while sitting also arises from this cyst
5. Formation of sinus tract/holes in the skin. The sinus tract is a channel that starts from the source of infection and opens on the surface of the skin. Drainage of pus or blood from the ‘Pilonidal Sinus.’ The pus may be white or yellow or may have an offensive odour
6. Hair protruding from the affected area may be seen
7. Nausea, tiredness, and low-grade fever may also appear along with the above features in some cases.
Pilonidal Cyst And Its Causes
The exact cause of the Pilonidal Cyst is not clear. But a theory states that initially, loose hair penetrates the skin of the cleft between the buttocks. Friction (as from riding a bicycle) or rubbing makes the hair go deep into the skin. The body, considering this hair to be a foreign article, forms a cyst around it to push it out from the skin. If left untreated this cyst may lead to an abscess (pus-filled lump) or it may break open, and form a tract that emerges on the surface of the skin (which is called a Pilonidal Sinus). However, as per another theory, the trauma to the area between the buttocks is what may create this cyst.
Risk factors
Though anyone can get a ‘Pilonidal Cyst’ but there are certain factors that increase the risk of a Pilonidal Cyst as follows:
1. Excessive body hair (especially thick and stiff) on the back
2. Inactive lifestyle, excessive sitting (as office workers, drivers) that puts pressure on the coccyx area
3. Obesity
4. The age group most prone to developing a Pilonidal Cyst is between 20 – 35 years
5. Pilonidal Sinus is more common in men compared to women. Men are three to four times more likely to get Pilonidal Cyst as compared to women.
6. Having a family history of Pilonidal Cyst (if thick, rough body hair runs in family)
7. Having congenital Pilonidal dimple
8. Excessive sweating
Complications Of Pilonidal Cyst
The main complication of a Pilonidal Cyst is getting infection in the cyst. Secondly, if left untreated the sufferer may be at risk of squamous cell carcinoma.
Diagnosis
Pilonidal Cyst can be easily diagnosed by having a look at the buttock cleft area. So usually no investigations are required to confirm the diagnosis of Pilonidal Cyst.
Preventive measures
1. Keep the buttock area clean, and dry
2. Avoid sitting constantly for prolonged hours if possible
3. If obese consider losing weight
4. Shave the hair around the buttocks at regular intervals or use some hair removal products to remove excessive hair.
I am diabetic 55yrs old 10 yrs back I had pilonidel sinus and surgery done Now I am suffering from Abscess and pain near by it.
I have pilonidal sinus…. which is itching and white swelling is coming out…since 3 months… it’s not paining ,and iam able to do my daily work normally
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Hepar, silicia, myristica. Every 4 hrs apart..1 pellet .in 4oz.water shaken and a sip.and on qtip externally.
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You do not reply drishti will not answer.when do i take the belladonna 30c. Im taking
Hepar, silicia, myristica. Every 4 hrs apart..1 pellet .in 4oz.water shaken and a sip.and on qtip externally.
Live chat dowsnt come on with dr.
Kaur. PLEASE REPLY..NO ONE DOES.I AM A CHARITY CASE.THANK YOU
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Dear Dr. Sharma, my daughter age 15 yrs is suffering from this Pilonidal Sinus, was having swelling and pain on both side of the tail bone, pus was also coming so I consulted an orthopedic doctor, he told about this pilonidal sinus, and prescribed some medicine, now she is feeling better and no swelling, pain or pus, but I don’t want it to reoccur so please suggest some homeopathic medicens for permanent cure.
can you please tell me what type of medicines they gave your daughter because i am also suffering from this problem.😭😭
Hlooo mam. Myself Dushant. I’m 23 years old.and I’m suffering from pilonidal sinus problem.Dictors suggest me surgery.Is there any other option for treating it 😊😊. please mam. Because we are not that much rich also
Hi sir, iam suffering from pilonidal sinus disease pus coming and pain also there, is this curable with medicines without surgery, please suggest.
DEAR DR.SHARMA.
MY NAME IS VARMA AND I WANTED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR CONSULTATION ON PILONDIAL CYST
Dear Dr. Sharma
This is the first time seeing this website and its comical because I have almost read every article known to man about pilonidal cysts and then low and behold here is a new one to read and you caught my eye. I hope you can lead me in the right direction. I am 24 years old and my very first cyst happened when I was 18. The funny thing is, I fell in a dumpster while diving for one of the neighbors footballs that fell while the kids were playing and then moments after that, I was unaware that my life would be changed forever. I have been dealing with this for 7 plus years and let me just tell you how discouraging it really is. I literally sit and watch people walk and play sports and have fun AND EVEN SITTING is a hassle & I go “If only I could switch butts😂” funny but so so true. Back to the storyline- Out of the blue I was hurting so bad and went to the doctor and they lanced whatever it was on my tailbone area. I was in so much pain before and then after they lanced it and then to hear the Doctor tell me that I needed surgery was overwhelming. Well? I had the surgery and honestly it went very well. I did not experience any pain for about 11 months although recovery was a bitch itself. I was so happy that I thought I could be normal again and then BOOM random pain came back. Then I researched and found out just how a surgery is just temporary. Right at the 12 month mark I went back to the doctor and got it lanced again. This time they shaved my back area and continued to tell me to wear loose clothing and to just be careful with myself. I asked him if I needed another surgery and he said “You just let us know when a good time is for another surgery” I thought to myself (its 2019 why can’t anybody help this stupid disease or whatever it may be) so all I did for YEARS was take hot baths, apply creams, air it out, wear soft loose clothes, and just cry myself to sleep because it has seriously stayed the same. Oh, btw. I went back for a second surgery and then had it come back even again. I have began accepting my fate and I continue with the remedies but I have come to realize I guess my only way of getting rid of this is if someone rich takes pitty on me. I have watched Youtube videos, read articles, read other individuals stories and of course there is no cure for this thing. It’s like the weirdest condition in the world and after having it for so long, I have truly lost hope. I’ll go ahead and tell you right now that I have a pilonidal sinus that has opened up right now and after going through what I have, I realize what keeps happening. I’m a plus size woman with a hell of alot of hair. Two things I havent tried and I guess I need too. Those two things would be to lose weight and to chop off my hair. Even after doing that, your remedies seem interesting to me. Please send me an email back, send me far away to another Doctor, or just simply give me some guidance. I salute anybody else who goes through this . We truly are troopers. Thankyou so much for taking the time to read this. I will leave my contact information for you.
Did you try these remedies and did they work?
Hi there,
I have a pilonidal cyst that has become infected and lanced 4 times now, I am looking for a non surgical way to help prevent infection as I am very leery of going under the knife to have the cyst totally removed (seems terribly painful expensive and the guarantee of healing and non recurrence seems slim) so I was wondering about Myristica Sebifera? Can it be taken as a preventative? Can it be taken everyday for long periods of time? And if so how much would you recommend to take daily as a preventative? Also any other suggestions on preventative natural medicine would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much
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I would like to know if Dr. Sharma has replied to any of the mentioned comments ??..
My brother is suffering from this issue and I need to know if all these write ups and comments are being replied genuinely in concern of patients.
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Sir ji 5 year ago hua tha ab vaapas ho gya 3-4 month se fayda nhi mil rha h sillica se improvment nhi mil rha h
Dear sir, i have pilonidal sinus from almost 10 to 12 years my age is 30 years, due to this my life is much disturbed but i don’t want its surgical treatment as its much painful and have chances of reoccurring. Please suggest what should I do? Please also confirm are there any negative effects of this disease on other body parts? I will be awaited for your answer impatiently. With great thanks
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Dr sharma
I am suffering pilondal sinus last 2 month
Some time white water and deadblood discharge
No pain
Please reqmend any homeo medicine please
I am 30 year is old
No blood pasure
No sugar
My name is vijay kumar my daughter is about 14 yrs. mri and doctors says my daughter has pus in spine IN L-5 resultantly he is not able to walking
please suggest medicine and advise
Hi sir,
My name is sonia.I am 26 year old.I have a pinodial sinus last 8 months. Sometime white pus discharge but very nominal rate.sir i am very depressed about it.i have discuss this problem with many surgen and everyone advised me to only surgery.i have lot of search on internet about sucess rate of surgery and i dont want to go with surgery.sir please guide me.i am upsc aspirant and i can’t any risk of surgery. Please sir.
I have been taking homeo medicine from a local doctor in Bangladesh. After about 10 months treatment there is a pea like pimple thing that occurred within 2 or 3 months of treatment. He said it is under good progress but i would like to know to clear my doubts on this if my condition is getting better ?
Hi sir,
i am rohit i have a problem of pilodinal sinus please tell me some suggetion how can i get rid from this problem please…