Do I Have Pilonidal Disease? Check Your Symptoms.

Pilonidal disease can start with small signs — tenderness, redness, or swelling near your tailbone. This quick symptom checker will help you understand what you might be dealing with and what steps to take next.

Note: This is not a diagnosis. Always consult a healthcare professional

Pilonidal Symptom Checker

Quick form to help a patient determine if they have Pilonidal Disease

Where is your issue located?(Required)

Location of the problem on the body.

Tailbone/upper buttock area

Close to the anus

Urgent Symptoms(Required)

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms:

Pain
Swollen lump near the tailbone
Fever
Can’t sit down

Yes

Non-urgent sympotoms(Required)

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?

Drainage
Lump but no pain
Itching in the buttock crease

Yes

This may not be pilonidal disease.

Symptoms extremely close to the anus or stool in unexpected locations can point to perianal fistula or anal abscess. Please see a colorectal specialist or urgent care for an exam.

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This is not a medical diagnosis. Please see a physician if symptoms persist.

Sounds like a pilonidal flare-up (abscess) — same-day care would be advisable.

Your answers suggest a painful abscess at the top of the buttock crease. The fastest relief is usually incision & drainage (I&D, lancing) in urgent care/ER or with a surgeon.

Go today if pain is severe, you have fever, or redness is spreading

Many colon & rectal doctors will do same day appointments for abscesses

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This is not a medical diagnosis. Please see a physician if for comprehensive diagnosis.

Your answers are consistent with pilonidal disease.
Because your symptoms don’t suggest an active abscess, this may not be urgent — but it’s worth planning next steps.

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This is not a medical diagnosis. Please see a physician if for formal diagnosis.

You might have a Pilonidal or you might not.
You should see a doctor for further examination.

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This is not a medical diagnosis. Please see a physician if symptoms persist.

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