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Pilonidal Sinus Recovery After Surgery
Pilonidal sinus begins as a dimple like structure near the tailbone and which then keeps growing in size. It ultimately grows into a full-grown cyst. The cyst is full of dirt, dead cells, hair follicles, and pus.
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Pilonidal sinus begins as a dimple like structure near the tailbone and which then keeps growing in size. It ultimately grows into a full-grown cyst. The cyst is full of dirt, dead cells, hair follicles, and pus.
Pilonidal Sinus can be very painful and uncomfortable for the patient. It can hinder the normal schedule and daily activities of the patient. The pilonidal cyst can be removed surgically but it mostly comes back and would require surgery again to get rid of it.
No patient wants to go through surgery, especially after enduring the troubles once. The patients of pilonidal sinus are suggested to choose the treatment with the maximum success rate so that there are minimal chances of recurrence. (Also Read: How does pilonidal sinus start?)
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Laser surgery for a permanent solution
Laser Surgery for Pilonidal Sinus is the most successful and convenient treatment option for pilonidal sinus or cyst. It is a minimally invasive option . It is a permanent cure for laser. Doctors are of the opinion that the laser treatment for pilonidal sinus, ensures the permanent relief from pilonidal sinus. The laser directly acts on the cyst and drain out all the infectious material without harming the healthy skin tissues.
Being minimally invasive, laser surgery offers fast recovery with nil chances of complications. The patient recovers fully in 3-5 days.
Also Read: How to care when you are suffering from Pilonidal Sinus?
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Pilonidal sinus laser treatment recovery time
The patient can start walking on his own the same day after the laser treatment. The doctors suggest the patient to take bed rest for 2 days after the surgery. Although, the complete recovery would take about 7 days.
Tips for Quick Recovery after Pilonidal Sinus Surgery
- The patient can drive when he or she is comfortable using the brake and gas pedal and is off all sorts of pain medication. Do not drive under the influence of narcotics or pain medication as they are sedative in nature.
- The patient should avoid sexual intercourse until complete recovery after the pilonidal sinus surgery.
- Doctors advise the patient to avoid any vigorous exercise for about two weeks after the pilonidal sinus surgery. Working out or heavy lifting can stretch the anorectal area and cause troubles in the recovery period.
- While recovering, the patient should avoid oily foods and spicy foods. Also, alcohol, smoking and are advised to drink a lot of water. Such food items can cause perianal discomfort while passing stool. A high fiber diet is advised for normal bowel movements.
- Staying adequately hydrated and cutting down on caffeine is highly recommended.
- Avoid swimming or soaking- baths for about three weeks after the surgery. Doing so will ensure speedy recovery after pilonidal sinus surgery
Also Read: Is Pilonidal Sinus or Cyst Dangerous?
How does the Laser Surgery for Pilonidal Sinus work?
Laser Surgery is a quick and minimally-invasive solution to the pilonidal sinus. Pilonidal Sinus is located at the end of the backbone, just above the tailbone. In this disease, a small hole or tunnel in the skin gets infected or filled with pus or fluid which leads to the formation of cyst or abscess. The affected area becomes embedded with body hair and debris and leads to infection. The laser surgery cleans the infected area and removes the pit in order to make sure that infection never occurs in that area.
In the other procedure for Laser treatment of Pilonidal Sinus, moderate pulses of laser energy are applied to the affected area to close the cyst. The laser energy is used to destroy the lining of the tract of infection and then collapse or close the opening permanently. The treatment is carried out on all the affected areas if there is more than one present. The laser surgery is performed in a quick procedure of fewer than 30 minutes.
Can Pilonidal Cyst come back?
No person wants to undergo multiple surgeries that too for recurrence of the same disease. It gets very frustrating. Also, there is a long recovery time of at least a week in case of open surgery for pilonidal sinus. Patients undergoing open surgery for pilonidal sinus expect for a solution for the disease.
But as per a recent survey, 22% of the cases for open surgery, pilonidal sinus affected the same patients and generally in the same place. And in the case of primary closure surgery for pilonidal sinus (conventional procedure), recurrence was observed in 30% of the patients treated with the surgery. Patients treated with excisions for pilonidal sinus face 17% of the recurrence rate.
Conclusion:
It is hence believed that open surgery or other alternate surgeries only provide a temporary cure and fail to give a permanent or even a long term cure. Get in touch with Pristyn Care for a permanent cure for Pilonidal Cyst. You just need to book your online appointment according to your convenience and visit your nearest Pristyn Care clinic. We promise to provide the best consultation and treatment experience.
Also Read:
- How to stop the recurrence of Pilonidal Cyst?
- 16 effective home remedies for pilonidal cyst
- How effective is ayurvedic treatment for pilonidal sinus?
FAQs
Yes, there are various home remedies that can help in getting fast relief from pilonidal sinus. You can apply castor oil, tea tree oil and coconut oil to subside the inflammation of the pilonidal cyst. Cold compression also helps in subsiding the pain and burning sensation of pilonidal sinus. In addition to this, you should keep a check on your diet and maintain proper hygiene to prevent pilonidal sinus.
Pilonidal sinus is a condition that needs proper and timely treatment. It cannot heal on its own and leaving it untreated will only make the condition grow severe with time. Thus the best way to get permanent relief from pilonidal sinus is to undergo laser treatment.
When pilonidal sinus gets infected it creates it swells and becomes sore. Drainage of blood and pus from pilonidal sinus is a common indication of infected pilonidal sinus. It is necessary to seek timely treatment for pilonidal sinus otherwise the condition can get more severe with time.
No, modern laser treatment is minimally invasive. This procedure is carried out under 30 minutes under the influence of anesthesia. The patient hardly experiences any pain or discomfort during and after the surgery.
Leaving pilonidal sinus untreated for a prolonged time can aggravate the complications. The person may suffer from multiple pilonidal cysts or abscess. Though it happens rarely, skin cell carcinoma or skin cancer can also occur.
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