{"id":1512,"date":"2024-10-25T19:37:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T19:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorantoniogonzalez.com\/?p=1512"},"modified":"2024-10-16T19:46:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T19:46:19","slug":"enfermedad-pilonidal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctorantoniogonzalez.com\/en\/enfermedad-pilonidal\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilonidal disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pilonidal disease is a condition in which a cyst or abscess forms in the natal fold (near the coccyx), often due to a build-up of hair and dead skin cells. It is most common in young men. This article explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes and Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chronic Irritation:<\/strong> Due to friction and pressure in the sacral region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infection:<\/strong> Ingress of bacteria through skin pores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genetic predisposition:<\/strong> Family history of pilonidal disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pain and Swelling:<\/strong> In the natal fold region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secretion:<\/strong> Outpouring of pus or blood from the cyst.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fever:<\/strong> In cases of severe infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sensitivity:<\/strong> Pain when sitting or performing certain activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diagnosis and Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diagnosis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical History and Physical Examination:<\/strong> Assessment of symptoms and affected area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ultrasound:<\/strong> To visualise the cyst or abscess and plan treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antibiotics:<\/strong> To treat bacterial infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abscess Drainage:<\/strong> Procedure to remove accumulated pus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surgery:<\/strong> To remove the cyst and prevent recurrences, including techniques such as marsupialisation or primary closure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wound Care:<\/strong> Keep the wound clean and dry post-treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pilonidal disease can be painful and recurrent, but with proper treatment, it is possible to relieve symptoms and prevent future infections. If you experience pain or swelling in the sacral region, consult a general surgeon for proper evaluation and treatment.<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La enfermedad pilonidal es una condici\u00f3n en la que se forma un quiste o absceso en el pliegue natal (cerca del c\u00f3ccix), a menudo debido a la acumulaci\u00f3n de vello y c\u00e9lulas muertas de la piel. Es m\u00e1s com\u00fan en hombres j\u00f3venes. Este art\u00edculo explora las causas, s\u00edntomas, diagn\u00f3stico y opciones de tratamiento. Causas y [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1513,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Enfermedad Pilonidal - Doctor Gonz\u00e1lez<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorantoniogonzalez.com\/en\/enfermedad-pilonidal\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Enfermedad Pilonidal - Doctor Gonz\u00e1lez\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"La enfermedad pilonidal es una condici\u00f3n en la que se forma un quiste o absceso en el pliegue natal (cerca del c\u00f3ccix), a menudo debido a la acumulaci\u00f3n de vello y c\u00e9lulas muertas de la piel. 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