I Have A Bump On My Butt, What's Causing It?

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Arianna Vaccaro Profile
Arianna Vaccaro answered
That bump on your butt could turn out to be a pilonidal cyst or abscess, or an MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureaus) skin infection.

A pilonidal cyst is a fluid-filled sac (cyst) that develops along the tailbone (coccyx) in close proximity to, or on the natal cleft of, the buttocks, and usually contains hair and skin debris.  Pilonidal means ‘nest of hair’ and is derived from Latin terms for hair and nest.

According to most researchers, pilonidal cysts are caused by ingrown hair, i.e., the penetration of loose hairs into the skin.  The cysts often are painful, affect men more than women, are more common in Caucasians, and typically occur between ages 15 to 24.

Repetitive trauma to the sacrococcygeal area and sitting for excessive lengths of time may predispose people to the condition because they increase pressure on the coccyx area.  During World War II, over 80,000 soldiers developed pilonidal cysts from riding in bumpy Jeeps for long periods of time, giving the cysts the nickname ‘Jeep disease.’

Treatment includes antibiotic therapy, hot compresses, and the application of depilatory creams.  In severe cases, lancing the cyst or surgical removal may be required.

Another possibility is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and other infections.  MRSA skin infections commonly occur on the buttocks and often appear as a bump or infected area on the skin that is red, swollen or painful, warm to the touch, and filled with pus or other drainage.

Treatment includes having your doctor drain the infection (don’t try to do so yourself) and may include a treatment of antibiotics.  Cover the infected area, and be sure to toss any bandages in the trash.  Clean your hands thoroughly with soap and water after changing the bandage or touching the infected area.

Be sure to contact your doctor when MRSA symptoms are accompanied by a fever.
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Ok so I have a bump on my butt check for bout 5 months now and it has just became a problem now. It itches and hurts. I have popped it a few times and puss has came out. But the problem is I don't know what kind of bump it is? Is it an infection? Should I worry about it?
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Anonymous answered
It's possible, it may be a boil (sp?).
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Anonymous answered
I recently notice early this morning when I took a shower and feel that I have lump om my anus it feel uncomfortable
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Umm could we please get an answer here, I'm on the same boat here..... Itchy and it hurts... And it goes away sometimes.
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Fred Jones answered
I am a little concerned that you can see your butt. Just my first thought though. There are several things it could be. A mole, a cyst, acne (yes, on your butt).

Is there any fluid in it? Does it hurt, itch or anything of the sort. I can assume that by you noticing it there, it must hurt or something. Have a doctor take a look and ease your mind. I don't think it is any kind of STD or of the sort.
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I also have a lump on the inside of my butt checks it hurts sometimes , its red and kinda looks like a cut that never got heeled its just a red dot of flesh, what is it?/
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I have a bump on my butt and puss comes out of it what do you think it is and what is a cure for it
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Julia Holtzen answered
If it is not painful, then I wouldn't get all freaked out about it, however.  It almost sounds like a mole, you may want to have it checked out just in case.
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Well. I Just Got Done Haveing MRSA. This Is My 5th Bump I Have Gotten. I Got My first 2 removed by a office surgury [[it was on my back]].  Then I got another one on my back. My 4th one was on my chin. And now I recently got one by my butt.. And it hurts to sit down.... So I'm thinking it could be another of my bumps. Try getting tested for MRSA.. Or go to the doctors and ask if it could be MRSA. If you wait to long it will leave a HUGE scarr.

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