Pilonidal Sinus Treatment at Dr Eleri’s Piles & Fistula Clinic
What is Pilonidal Disease?
Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that develops in the crease between the buttocks near the tailbone. It is more common in men (especially those with thick or coarse body hair) and usually occurs between puberty and age 40. Obesity and prolonged sitting can also increase the risk.
Causes
Hair follicles in the buttock cleft can become infected or ingrown. Loose hair may also get trapped inside these infections, creating abscesses or sinus tracts, which worsen the condition over time.
Symptoms
- Small pit or dimple near the tailbone
- Painful swelling or lump in the buttock crease
- Drainage of clear, cloudy, or bloody fluid
- Foul-smelling pus when infected
- Redness, tenderness, fever, or nausea during flare-ups
Disease Pattern
- Most patients first experience an acute abscess – a painful swelling filled with pus.
- After drainage, a pilonidal sinus tract (small tunnel under the skin) often develops.
- These tracts rarely heal on their own, and many patients need medical intervention.
Diagnosis
A clinical examination of the buttock area by a doctor is usually enough to confirm pilonidal sinus.
Our Ayurvedic Approach at Dreleris Clinic
While modern surgery offers various options (like excision, marsupialization, Z-plasty, or rhomboid flap surgery), they often come with recurrence and complications.
At Dreleris Clinic, we treat pilonidal sinus with Ayurvedic procedures that are minimally invasive, safe, and highly effective:
- Kshara Karma – Application of Ayurvedic alkaline medicine to remove infected tissue.
- Kshara Sutra Therapy – Medicated thread treatment to gradually eliminate sinus tracts.
Both treatments are performed as daycare procedures under local anesthesia, with minimal discomfort.
Recovery & Benefits
- Regular dressing with Ayurvedic medicated oils promotes faster healing.
- Patients can resume normal activities from the next day.
- Minimal to no recurrence, unlike conventional surgeries.
- No major complications, ensuring a safe and effective cure.
At Dreleris Clinic, our focus is on permanent relief from pilonidal sinus with gentle, holistic, and advanced Ayurvedic solutions.