small hole

[bac1993]

Hello.I was wondering if you could tell me anything about a small hole I have developed at the top of my buttox.I was taking a shower yesterday and noticed it bleeding.I haven't experienced any pain with it yet.Never seen this before.It is very small like a needle.Should I be worried?
Thanks

[Ibu14]

A tiny hole appears  above the anus and blood came from that hole,blood is coming rarely,the hole appears on 10/10/2014 when i went for toilet,before the hole appears an itch has produced from that area and anything serious,first time i am hearing this type of disease.So please suggest me to which doctor i should consult

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This small hole that you have noticed looks like a pilonidal dimple. It is a small pit or sinus in the sacral area at the very top of the crease between the buttocks.

The majority of pilonidal dimples are harmless, congenital anomalies that consist of a small depression or pit. There may be increased hairiness around the area.
The pilonidal dimple may also be a deep tract, rather than a shallow depression, leading to a sinus that may contain hair. These can become infected and drain. Presently, the various methods used are incision and drainage, excision and healing by secondary intention, excision and primary closure and excision with reconstructive flap techniques. Please discuss these options with your doctor.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.