# Pilonidal sinus treatment in Vijayawada | Dr. Naresh Veeranki URL: https://drnareshveeranki.com/services/pilonidal-sinus-treatment.html Summary: Pilonidal sinus treatment in Vijayawada by Dr. Naresh Veeranki (MBBS, MS, F.MAS), Gayatri Nagar. Symptoms, options, recovery and cost. Call +91 83338 26666. Clinic: Veeranki General, Surgical & Psychiatric Care, Ground Floor, 59-14-2, Service Lane, Gayatri Nagar, Vijayawada 520008 | Phone/WhatsApp: +91 83338 26666 Medical information is general and does not replace an examination. 1. [Home](https://drnareshveeranki.com/) 2. [Services](https://drnareshveeranki.com/services.html) 3. [Piles, fissure & fistula](https://drnareshveeranki.com/services.html#proctology) 4. Pilonidal sinus treatment Piles, fissure & fistula # Pilonidal sinus treatment in Vijayawada | Dr. Naresh Veeranki A painful swelling or leaking hole in the cleft between the buttocks, often in young adults who sit for long hours or have thick body hair. Here's what can be done so it doesn't keep coming back. **Also known as:** pilonidal cyst, pilonidal abscess, tailbone sinus Medical information by **Dr. Naresh Veeranki**, MBBS, MS, F.MASUpdated 30 September 2026 [Book a consultation](#book)[WhatsApp](https://wa.me/918333826666?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20consult%20Dr.%20Naresh%20Veeranki%20about%20pilonidal%20sinus%20treatment.)[Call](tel:+918333826666) Your surgeon**Dr. Naresh Veeranki**General, laparoscopic & laser surgeon MBBS, MS, F.MAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery) **9+**years in surgery **6,000+**operations **10,000+**patients seen Call or WhatsApp [+91 83338 26666](tel:+918333826666), or book your consultation online. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/918333826666)[Call](tel:+918333826666) **Book a private consultation**, or WhatsApp if you'd rather text. [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/918333826666?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20consult%20Dr.%20Naresh%20Veeranki%20about%20pilonidal%20sinus%20treatment.)[Book now](#book) ## A word from Dr. Naresh > Most patients who come to me with piles, fissures or fistulas have put it off for months, sometimes years. Embarrassment is one reason. Fear of a painful operation is the other. I understand both. > > These conditions are extremely common, the examination is quick and private, and many people don't need surgery at all. When they do, laser and modern techniques make recovery far easier than most people expect. **Dr. Naresh Veeranki**General, laparoscopic and laser surgeon ## What is pilonidal sinus treatment? A painful, leaking swelling between the buttocks. Options that lower recurrence. Loose hairs get drawn into the skin of the cleft and set up a chronic infection. ### How it's treated, from simplest to most involved 1. 1 #### Abscess drainage For an acute, painful swelling. Gives quick relief; definitive surgery is planned later. 2. 2 #### Laser sinus closure (SiLaC) Treats the tract through a small opening. Less pain and a faster return to routine for suitable sinuses. 3. 3 #### Excision with flap closure Removes the sinus and moves healthy tissue to flatten the cleft. Lowest recurrence for large or repeated disease. ## TL;DR Pilonidal sinus treatment: quick facts The key facts in one table, so you know what to expect before your first consultation. Hospital stay**Day-care to 1 night** Anaesthesia**Local, spinal or general** Back to desk work**1 to 3 weeks, by technique** | | | | --- | --- | | Service | **Pilonidal sinus treatment** | | Procedure time | 30 to 60 minutes | | Anaesthesia | Local, spinal or general | | Hospital stay | Day-care to 1 night | | Back to desk work | 1 to 3 weeks, by technique | | Discomfort | Moderate; avoid long sitting early on | | Scars | Tiny with laser; a line off the midline with flap repair | | Long-term result | Lowest recurrence with flap repair and hair removal | | Cost in Vijayawada | **Clear estimate after examination.** Most health insurance accepted. 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Dr. Naresh Veeranki offers pilonidal sinus treatment at his clinic in Gayatri Nagar, with laser and keyhole options wherever they suit your condition, and a clear plan and estimate before anything is booked. | | | | --- | --- | | Service | **Pilonidal sinus treatment in Vijayawada** | | Surgeon | Dr. Naresh Veeranki, MBBS, MS, F.MAS (general, laparoscopic and laser surgeon) | | Clinic | Veeranki General, Surgical & Psychiatric Care | | Address | Ground Floor, 59-14-2, Service Lane, Gayatri Nagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520008 | | Appointments | Call or WhatsApp [+91 83338 26666](tel:+918333826666) | | Timings | Please call to confirm consultation timings | | Directions | [Open in Google Maps](https://share.google/pxP5QoL6xYLcamcsL) | **Book pilonidal sinus treatment consultation in Vijayawada.** Same clinic, same surgeon, from first visit to follow-up. 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Suitability is decided at an in-person examination, with a review of your history and reports. #### You may benefit if - A tender lump at the top of the buttock cleft - One or more small pits or holes, sometimes with hair in them - Discharge of pus or blood, sometimes foul-smelling - Pain when sitting that eases after it drains - Repeated abscesses in the same place #### !When to wait or plan carefully - You have an active infection or fever that needs treating first - You're pregnant; many of these problems are managed without surgery until after delivery - Blood sugar or blood thinners need adjusting before a procedure 2Step-by-step: how it is done 1. 1 #### Before Basic blood tests and an anaesthesia check. You'll usually be asked not to eat for 6 hours, and may be given a simple enema or laxative. 2. 2 #### Admission Arrive at the time given. The team confirms your consent and answers any last questions. 3. 3 #### The procedure Usually under spinal or short general anaesthesia, typically 20 to 45 minutes. 4. 4 #### Going home Most people go home the same day or the next morning with pain relief, stool softeners and sitz-bath instructions. 3Day-by-day recovery timeline and what to expect | Timeline | What you'll feel | Activity allowed | Care | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | First week | Avoid sitting for long; lie on your side or front. Wound checks as advised. | Walk around at home; short sitting spells with a cushion | Sitz baths 2 to 3 times a day and after motions | | 2 to 3 weeks | Stitches out after flap surgery; most return to study or work. | Desk work, light housework and short drives | High-fibre diet, 2 to 3 litres of water, daily stool softener | | After healing | Keep up hair removal in the area for at least a year. | Normal activity; exercise once comfortable | No straining or long spells on the toilet | Typical timelines. Dr. Naresh will give you one for your own procedure, health and job. 4Pilonidal sinus treatment cost in Vijayawada: honest, itemised pricing Honest pricing matters. The exact cost depends on what your examination shows, so you'll get a clear, itemised estimate before anything is booked. | Option | What it involves | Cost | | --- | --- | --- | | Abscess drainage | For an acute, painful swelling. Gives quick relief; definitive surgery is planned later. | Shared after examination | | Laser sinus closure (SiLaC) | Treats the tract through a small opening. Less pain and a faster return to routine for suitable sinuses. | Shared after examination | | Excision with flap closure | Removes the sinus and moves healthy tissue to flatten the cleft. Lowest recurrence for large or repeated disease. | Shared after examination | #### What affects the cost - **Type of treatment.** Medicines, a clinic procedure, laser, keyhole or open surgery each cost differently. - **Hospital and room.** Day-care, general ward or private room changes the total. - **Tests and scans.** Blood tests, ultrasound or CT, only if they're needed and not already done. - **Anaesthesia.** Local anaesthesia costs less than spinal or general. - **Health insurance.** Most policies cover these treatments; waiting periods and room limits vary. **Want a personalised quote?** Share your reports and get an itemised estimate. [Get my itemised quote](https://wa.me/918333826666?text=Hello%2C%20please%20share%20an%20itemised%20cost%20estimate%20for%20pilonidal%20sinus%20treatment%20with%20Dr.%20Naresh%20Veeranki.) 5Warning signs: when to call urgently #### Call right away if you notice - Fever or chills - Redness spreading from the wound - The wound opening up or leaking pus Call [+91 83338 26666](tel:+918333826666). If symptoms are severe and you can't get through, go to the nearest emergency department. 6Frequently asked questions (FAQs) #### Why does it keep coming back? Loose hairs get drawn into the skin of the cleft and set up a chronic infection. Draining an abscess relieves the pain but leaves the sinus behind. Proper treatment removes the tract and, ideally, flattens the cleft. #### Will I have an open wound for months? Not necessarily. Older methods left the wound open to heal slowly. Flap techniques close the wound away from the midline, and laser treats the tract through a tiny opening. Both heal much faster. #### How long will I be off college or work? With laser or flap surgery, many people return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks. Open healing takes longer. The method is matched to your sinus and your schedule. #### Can I stop it coming back? Regular hair removal in the area, keeping it clean and dry, and taking breaks from long sitting all lower the chance of recurrence. #### Is laser hair removal really needed? It's one of the most effective ways to prevent recurrence, and is often recommended once the wound has healed. #### Can I go to the gym? Walking straight away. Avoid squats, cycling and heavy lifting until fully healed, usually 3 to 4 weeks. #### Is it caused by poor hygiene? Not as such. It's mainly about hair, friction and the depth of the cleft, though keeping the area clean and dry helps. #### What is the cost of pilonidal sinus treatment in Vijayawada? The cost depends on the treatment you need, the hospital and room type, any tests, and the anaesthesia used. Dr. Naresh Veeranki gives a clear, itemised estimate after examination, before anything is booked, and most health insurance policies cover pilonidal sinus treatment. Call or WhatsApp +91 83338 26666 for an estimate. #### Where can I get pilonidal sinus treatment in Vijayawada? From Dr. Naresh Veeranki (MBBS, MS, F.MAS) at Veeranki General, Surgical & Psychiatric Care, Ground Floor, 59-14-2, Service Lane, Gayatri Nagar, Vijayawada 520008. The clinic is convenient for patients from across Vijayawada and nearby towns such as Guntur, Amaravati, Mangalagiri, Machilipatnam and Eluru. Speak to the clinic team ### Have a question before you book? Send it on WhatsApp and it will be passed to Dr. Naresh. 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The clinic team will call you back to confirm a convenient time with Dr. Naresh. **Visit us**Veeranki General, Surgical & Psychiatric Care, Ground Floor, 59-14-2, Service Lane, Gayatri Nagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520008[Get directions](https://share.google/pxP5QoL6xYLcamcsL) **Call or WhatsApp**[+91 83338 26666](tel:+918333826666)[Send a message](https://wa.me/918333826666?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20consult%20Dr.%20Naresh%20Veeranki%20about%20pilonidal%20sinus%20treatment.) This page explains pilonidal sinus treatment in general terms to help you prepare for a consultation with Dr. Naresh Veeranki. It isn't a diagnosis. Your treatment depends on your examination and tests.