 [ Symptoms ] i have a pilonidal cyst that is leaking small amounts of pus mixed with blood throughout the day should i go to the er i have a pilonidal cyst that is leaking small amounts of pus mixed with blood periodically throughout the day should i go to the er  i do not have a family physician i went to a walk in clinic and the physician told me he has referred me to a specialist that was a week ago and i have not heard word since if i go to the emergency room at my local hospital will a colorectal surgeon be able to clean out the cyst and remove the hairs i live in canada so the cost of going to er is not an issue [ Disease ] could be som thyroid problems especially if your throat is sore or you feel like you are choking should bring to your physician is attention should get checked out further could be an array of symptoms