UPSC aspirant diagnosed with painful World War II disease Pilonidal Sinus, know how to prevent this condition

UPSC aspirant was diagnosed with cancer Pilonidal Sinus It is a painful condition that was first identified during World War II. The 21-year-old student was treated at a private hospital in Delhi. According to PTI, Tarun Mittal of the laparoscopic and laser surgery department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said that the condition probably developed because the student used to sit for hours on library chairs and study. Eventually, he started experiencing painful swelling in his buttock crevice.

The condition worsened, the pus discharge increased and he was eventually bedridden due to unbearable pain, he said, “Considering his condition, we opted for EPSIT (Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Tract Ablation Surgery) as the ideal solution for the student so that he could recover quickly and get back to his studies as soon as possible,” said Mittal, who performed the surgery.

Mittal said, “The scope is inserted into the tract and thoroughly examined for hair, which is removed with the help of grasping forceps. After removing all the hair and debris, a cautery is inserted to cauterize the entire tract, and then a brush is used to curettage the tract. It took about 30 minutes to remove all the hair from the cavity.” The entire tract is then cauterized to remove any remaining debris, and a brush is used for curettage.

What is the pilonidal sinus?

The pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel at the top of your buttock, between your buttocks. Treatment is usually only needed if it becomes infected. The NHS says most people with a pilonidal sinus don’t notice it until it becomes infected and causes symptoms. The infection can cause pain and swelling at the top of the crack in your buttock, and a pus-filled skin abscess may develop.

Sometimes a pus-filled abscess can develop suddenly, causing pain and swelling, and making it difficult to sit up. If you have a persistent infection, you may have ongoing problems, such as discomfort or pain and regular oozing of pus or blood.

There are several complications that can occur due to a pilonidal sinus infection and these include wound infection and recurrence of the infection even after surgery. Signs that the wound is infected include:

• severe pain
• inflamed, swollen skin
• a temperature of 100.4°F or higher
• Blood and pus oozing from the wound site
• There was a foul smell coming from the wound.