Why do “flare-ups” occur? Pilonidal disease had a tendency to intermittantly become symptomatic and then settle down. We often refer to these symptomatic episodes as “flare-ups”. Patients often question…
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Why are patient experiences so different? How do I get good information? Information from discussion with your local surgeon In general, having an appointment with a local general or colorectal surgeon…
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Will this go away by itself? Is it manageable with non-surgical care? This is a commonly asked question. Although I am a surgeon, I realize that surgery is not for everyone, and nobody is really excited…
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain The sacroiliac joint (SI Joint) is right underneath the cleft lift scar, and it is not uncommon for there to be some confusion regarding pain from the cleft lift surgery and irritation…
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Can I just wait, and it will disappear? Although it is unusual to start getting new pilonidal disease after age 40, preexisting pilonidal problems often will not go away if they have been untreated. …
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One of the interesting ways of dressing open wounds is with honey. It is available in “medical grade” form, and often Manuka honey is specifically used. (This is honey from the manuka tree…
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