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Dr. Allen Kamrava

About Dr. Allen Kamrava

Dr. Allen Kamrava is a board-certified colorectal surgeon specializing in Pilonidal Cyst, Pilonidal Sinus, and Pilonidal Disease. Through his informative blogs, he offers clear, compassionate guidance to help patients understand symptoms, treatments, and long-term care options.

Can a Pilonidal Cyst Cause Back Pain?

2025-05-08T11:18:15+00:00

Can a Pilonidal Cyst Cause Back Pain? Pilonidal cysts are a medical condition that affects more than 70,000 people annually in the United States alone. A skin infection most common in men ages 30-45, pilonidal cysts can form at the top crease of the buttocks, or anywhere between the tailbone to the anus. [...]

Can a Pilonidal Cyst Cause Back Pain?2025-05-08T11:18:15+00:00

What Causes Pilonidal Cysts?

2025-05-08T11:42:22+00:00

what causes pilonidal cyst? On average, pilonidal cysts affect about 70,000 people annually in the United States alone. A pilonidal cyst, which in layman terms can be described as a sac of tissue located under the skin at the top or crease of the buttocks, is generally filled with fluid, air, hair, and [...]

What Causes Pilonidal Cysts?2025-05-08T11:42:22+00:00

Can a Pilonidal Cyst Cause Bowel Problems?

2025-05-08T11:49:24+00:00

The short answer is, they should not. However, some patients may have advanced chronic disease, that secondarily is affecting their physiologic system as a whole, and this could lead to bowel problems.  What is a pilonidal cyst, and how does it form?  Pilonidal cysts are sacs of tissue that form under the [...]

Can a Pilonidal Cyst Cause Bowel Problems?2025-05-08T11:49:24+00:00

How to Treat Pilonidal Sinus?

2025-05-09T10:36:12+00:00

How to Treat Pilonidal Sinus? Pilonidal sinuses affected about 70,000 people annually in the United States alone. A painful skin infection, a pilonidal sinus is best described as an abnormal mass usually found at the top crease of the buttocks but can develop anywhere between the anus and the lower spine. While men [...]

How to Treat Pilonidal Sinus?2025-05-09T10:36:12+00:00

Can Pilonidal Sinus Be Treated Without Surgery?

2025-05-09T10:48:28+00:00

First off, what is a pilonidal sinus? A pilonidal cyst is easily identifiable, as it is a large mass of tissue located at the top crease of the buttock (may be found anywhere between the lower spine to the anus). Researchers do not fully understand the main cause of a pilonidal cyst but [...]

Can Pilonidal Sinus Be Treated Without Surgery?2025-05-09T10:48:28+00:00

What Is Pilonidal Abscess?

2025-05-09T11:02:38+00:00

A pilonidal cyst is a sac of tissue that forms in high-friction areas of the body but is most typically found in the buttocks region, near the top crease of the coccyx. Nearly 70,000 cases of pilonidal cysts are recorded annually in the United States, and while this condition can affect anyone, it is [...]

What Is Pilonidal Abscess?2025-05-09T11:02:38+00:00
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