Yellow smelly discharge from a sore in my butt crack?

Answer 1

might be a staph infection.. you should probably see a dr. Don't wait!

---- While this may be a staphylococcal infection, there is no guarantee. There are many other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

Where is the sore? Is it at the "top" of your gluteal cleft? Has it been there long, or is this a relatively new problem? Have you had this before? Sores/swelling at the region where your gluteal cleft meets your lower back are commonly pilonidal cysts or abscesses. These are congenital and frequently recurrent. They can become inflamed and quite painful. They require drainage and packing. If they are persistent or recur frequently, surgery can be performed to clear out all the debris that causes the abscesses.

Other possible causes could be fistulas, furuncles, folliculitis, as well as buttock abscesses. Concerning symptoms for which you should see your physician soon would be fevers, increasing size of the "sore," and if the description of the pilonidal cyst/abscess fits your problem. Otherwise, you can try warm packs, warm baths, and seeing if you can draw the fluid out yourself. If you cannot, then see your physician.