<human>: Hi, last night I felt pressure and numbness at my tailbone area, right at the top of the buttox crack, When I touched the area with my fingertip I noticed fluid. I had my fiance take a look and there was no hole that the fluid was excreting from, just a very tiny cut or slice in the epidermous. It i numb and there is alot of fluid coming out of it. what should I do, should I seek medical treatment or is an internal sist on my tailbone? I do have osteoarthritus in my hips and lower lumbar along with disk displacement and degenerative disk disease.
<bot>: Hello, The problem looks to be due to piloanoidal sinus. At present, you should do following to have relief- -Keep the area clean. You may wash it with local antiseptic solution.-Avoid continuous pressure on that area. Avoid long sitting jobs.-Take an anti-inflammatory agent like acetaminophen.-Apply a brand spectrum antibiotic preparation like Newsprint H.-In case it does not improve then consult to your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care 