Feces, Poop & Butt Issues / Question
Published: April 7, 2005
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I have this boil on my butt, I know this may sound gross but I need some help. I have tried to pop it but nothinig comes out of it. What should I do? I don't want to go to the doctor un less I absolutely have to.
Signed: Boil On My Butt
Dear Boil On My Butt,
TeenHealthFX realizes this is not the answer you wanted to here, but if this is something that is bothering you then you need to go to a doctor. You must also stop trying to squeeze the boil because you could be irritating it and causing yourself more pain.
This boil you described may be a pilonidal cyst (a large pimple on the end of your butt bone) and would need to be checked by a doctor. A doctor can examine you to make sure the area is not infected and tell you how to care for it so that it can heal.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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