Is it good if a pilonidal cyst is draining?
While the cyst is not serious, it can become an infection and should therefore be treated. When a pilonidal cyst gets infected, it forms an abscess, eventually draining pus through a sinus. The abscess causes pain, a foul smell, and drainage. This condition is not serious.
Can I drain my own pilonidal cyst?
The only way to get rid of a pilonidal cyst is through a minor surgical procedure. But there are a few things you can do at home to ease pain and discomfort in the meantime. Try applying a hot, wet compress to the cyst a few times a day. The heat will help pull out the pus, allowing the cyst to drain.
How do you treat a drained pilonidal cyst?
Wound care Pus may drain from the wound for the first few days. Cover the wound with a clean dry bandage. Change the bandage if it becomes soaked with blood or pus, or if it gets soiled with feces or urine. If gauze packing was placed inside the cyst cavity, you may be told to remove it yourself.
How do I know if my pilonidal cyst is draining?
Signs and symptoms of an infected pilonidal cyst include:
- Pain.
- Reddening of the skin.
- Drainage of pus or blood from an opening in the skin.
- Foul smell from draining pus.
How long does a pilonidal cyst take to heal after it is drained?
If the cut (incision) was closed with stitches, it will probably take about 4 weeks to completely heal. If your incision is left open, it may take from a few weeks to several months to heal. After the incision has healed, you will have a scar where the cyst was removed. This will fade and become softer with time.
How long does it take for a pilonidal cyst to stop draining?
A cut is made in the cyst to drain fluid and pus. The hole is packed with gauze and left open. Afterward, it can take up to 4 weeks for the cyst to heal. The gauze has to be changed often during this time.
Will Urgent Care remove a pilonidal cyst?
In some cases, a physician will perform an aspiration of the cyst, which entails fluid removal. In other instances, a physician will perform a minor surgical procedure to remove the cyst. Both aspiration and cyst removal can be performed in an urgent care center.
When should I go to the ER for a pilonidal cyst?
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You have new or worse nausea or vomiting. You have symptoms of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
