What is a Cyst?


The human body occasionally creates structures and substances which serve no discernible purpose. Such is the case with a membrane-covered growth called a cyst. A cyst is generally formed on the surface of an organ or in the empty spaces between muscle and skin tissues. Generally speaking, most cysts are harmless (benign) and self-contained, filled with air, infected fluids or semi-solid substances such as sebum.

A cyst may be caused by a defect during fetal development, an infection or some unknown reason. Many people may notice small, hard lumps under their forearms or wrists, for example. These lumps are actually a form of cyst called a sebaceous cyst. A lump in the wrist may be a ganglion cyst. Some people develop a cyst on their vocal cords. It is not unusual to discover a cyst under one's scalp or face.

While a cyst may not be harmful or cancerous, it can be extremely painful. Soldiers who frequently spent time riding in jeeps during World War II sometimes reported a painful 'blister' near their tailbones. Doctors soon determined the real cause of the pain was a cyst formed by ingrown hairs near the coccyx. Based on the Greek words for 'hairy nest', the condition is now known as a pilonital cyst. Those who have a sedentary lifestyle, suffer from obesity or have substantial lower back hair are especially susceptible to pilonital cyst development. Surgical intervention may be necessary if the cyst does not drain naturally.

The condition known as cystic fibrosis is aggravated by numerous cysts forming and subsequently bursting in the lung cavity. The mucus release from each cyst drains into the lungs, creating a life-threatening shortness of breath if not kept in check. A cyst on the ovary is usually not malignant, but it can continue to grow into a large mass and cause painful crowding of abdominal organs.

Many times a suspicious cyst is examined through a procedure called needle aspiration. The fluids and other materials drawn from the cyst are tested for infection and any evidence of uncontrolled cell growth. Many times a physician will prescribe antibiotics and pain relievers instead of recommending surgical intervention. A sebaceous cyst may cause an unsightly lump under the skin, but removal is not medically necessary. More severe cyst formations may require lancing, followed by a regime of sterile bandages and antibiotics. Until a severe cyst has drained completely, secondary infections are always a concern.

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i am a virgin, but my boyfriend has fingered me before and we have kissed. He is still a virgin too. But i have a bump on my vagina and it has red and white discharge coming from it. i went to the doctor and they gave me antibiotics for bacteria infections because they thought it was an infected hair follicle and it went away but now after about a month and a half it has came back and i also have a small red bump on my tongue that has not gone away for a couple of days and i'm scared. could this been a sign of a sexual disease even if i'm a virgin?
- anon52316
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I have a huge like knot under my right eye.

i had one under my left eye last week and now it's gone, but this came up on friday and i put stuff on it friday night and saturday. it went down this morning but i can't even look down. It's like it's almost covered my whole eye. does anyone know anything about this?

- anon51841
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Anonymous Girl, the fact that you're having your period will probably not keep your doctor from being able to examine your bump. The only reason you would not have an exam because you were on your period is if she needed to do a pelvic exam, which isn't likely.

I am not a doctor, but if I had to guess, I'd say you've probably got either a boil, an infected hair follicle or a clogged sebaceous gland. It's very, very unlikely to be cancer, and none of the above conditions are serious at all.

Putting a very warm, wet compress on it at bedtime might help give you some relief. Wet a washcloth completely, wring it out and put it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. It should be really warm when you take it out. If it is too hot to handle comfortably, let it cool for a couple of minutes. Then fold it up and put it on the bump for 15 or 20 minutes, or until it cools. If it is some kind of boil, the heat may help it come to a head and drain by itself.

Good luck and let us know what happens.

- amypollick
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I am a 13 year old female. About a week ago, I noticed a hard lump in my bottom [not meaning to sound gross]. I have to pull my butt cheeks apart to see it. It is behind my vagina on my right butt cheek.

I am not fat, obese, or overweight. I am 115 pounds, and 5'3, and as you know, 13 years old. This is a healthy weight, according to my BMI and my doctor. I am a virgin, too.

My mom said she'd call the doctor about it and see what was up, but I am having my period now and I doubt the doctor [she's female] will be able to examine it because of my period.

What is causing this hard lump? It hurts to wipe my bottom and vagina because it prods the lump. I cannot see it, but it is rather mediumish/smallish, as I can feel it.

What do I do? I am kind of scared/worried, although my mom said not to worry. Is it cancerous? My mom doesn't even know what it is.

Thanks. :) -Anonymous Girl

- anon51492
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anon40958/Josh. The 200-pound part doesn't matter but if the pain is inside your mouth, it's probably an abscessed tooth. i know one of your teeth may not hurt, but that's why i had to get some teeth pulled. (i was 12 so i'm not toothless)
- anon50880
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anon39969: when i was your age, the same thing happened to me! i was in school when it happened. my left nipple had a lump and it was just sore. i didn't even want my backpack to touch it and i was embarrassed. later that day, my mother took me to the doctor's, who just told me i was developing. you shouldn't have any worries, dear. breast cancer or anything that bad is rare for your age. talk to your parents if you feel concerned, and if need be, see a doctor. (:
- anon50316
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so over a year an a half ago i found a little bump on my vagina. i went to the doc and got tested for STDs. they said it was a cyst! so now it's back, i'm curious to know why they come back and is surgery the only option to have them gone forever? comment if you have any answers please! thank you!
- anon50287
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I have a cyst on my left side below my ear. He also said that it will go away for itself, but i am still worried, so i need your help please.
- anon48656
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Well I found this weird lump near near my private parts. It's not a pimple or something like that, but rather seems like a hard pea-sized underneath my skin. I'm a 16-year-old girl and a virgin but I don't know if I should go see a doctor or not. Nothing leaks out or anything, think of it like a speed bump under my skin kind of. It doesn't feel squishy at all. Help?
- anon48643
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Anon48576, please tell your mom. It may be nothing serious at all, but since the lump is getting larger, it needs attention. Your mom will be glad you told her. No need to feel embarrassed. I bet she'll be really sweet about it. We were all 15 once--even your mom. In the meantime, cut out all your caffeine, whether it's in sodas or chocolate or coffee or Red Bull, and see if that helps it.

But please tell you mom. She will want to know if something is up with her daughter. She loves you.

- amypollick
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i'm 15 and i've developed a lump on my right nipple. I'm really worried because on the same breast, my nipple is retracted and i'm scared i may have breast cancer. The thing is though my nipple has always been like that. However, the lump has gotten quite big now - slightly larger than a pea and i'm not sure if it's a cyst or cancerous. it sort of hurts when i touch it but it's also quite movable. please could you tell me what i should do? I'm really embarrassed/scared about showing my mum, or a doctor.
- anon48576
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anon47226, Don't worry. You are not dying. The bumps around your genital area are probably clogged up hair follicles. We all get them --even guys. LOL. When you squeeze them, they drain and go away--just like a zit on your face. The numbness could be from tight pants or underwear, or you might have a pinched nerve that, when you move a certain way, causes the numbness. If it gets worse, tell your mom about it. The white dots on your breasts are clogged sebaceous glands and the stuff you squeeze out of them is just sebaceous material. These glands lubricate your hair and skin, and when they get clogged, you can squeeze the stuff out of them. Sounds a little gross, but that's all it is. Relax. You're perfectly fine and normal. Puberty does odd things to your body. :)
- amypollick
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hi i'm a 12 year old girl and im really scared. There's always little bumps or larger bumps on my genital area that have been going on for a couple of years. They come and go away some stay and new ones come then go away and some leave a scar.And I've also squeezed them and stuff comes out not all the time but sometimes. I'm totally a virgin. And to top it all off, sometimes the left side of my vagina goes numb for like 2 minutes. And my nipples have little white dots on them that when i squeeze them stuff comes out i also have large boobs for 12 (32 or 34 b or c) its not milky its just like firmish. I am so scared. Please help me and tell me what to do without a doctor. I am so scared. Am I going to die? Please, please respond. thank you.
- anon47226
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Anon46037: Believe it or not, it could be a type of pimple, particularly if it itches. A warm compress might help it drain. However, if it persists for more than a couple of days or gets bigger, do see your doctor.
- amypollick
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i've just turned 16. i recently found a pea sized lump on the inside of my vagina under the skin. should i be worried? please reply as i have no idea what it is. :( --danielle
- anon46037
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At first i thought this thing around my V line was my appendix but i haven't gone to the hospital yet and i'm really worried. please help me. i'm 15 years old and i think i might have a cyst around my V line area if you know what it is, please respond to this and tell me what i should do and tell me if i may have cancer! Please.
- anon43565
Editor's reply: Please see a doctor. Only a medical professional can tell you exactly what is going on.
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hi, i am a female, 15 years old. and i have a question or two. i am not quite sure what this thing on my eye is, but i need help. i haven't noticed anything until today at around 1 a.m., when my eye started hurting, and i scratched it. i went into my bathroom, and looked in the mirror, then i looked at the top of my left eyelid, and i noticed a little lump on it, and it's not by my eyelashes, it is rubbing against my eye. and i don't know if it is a cyst, or what it is. and i don't know what to do. help me please. thanks ~B
- anon43367
Editor's reply: Try putting a warm compress on it. Also, tell your parents so they can get medical treatment for you, if necessary.
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i was wandering what i have on my tongue. the doctors said it was a cyst when i was a baby. but people say its painful but i haven't felt a thing.
- anon42729
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hey, i'm a 16 year old female. i've had a few cysts under my scalp for a couple of years now, from time to time they are extremely painful -- even when not touched at all, they seem to change in size every couple of months or so, too. Wonder if anyone knows what is going on? many thanks, Cat.
- anon41316
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i don't know if it's a cyst or not but there is a very painful something inside of my chin just below where the inside of the lip meets the gums. i think it is getting bigger because it is hurting my front teeth and getting worse. the pain is horrible. i'm a 200 pound guy and i can take pain pretty good, but this is insane. if anyone knows what this is please let me know. thanks josh
- anon40958
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i have a lump in my chest, on my left side inches away from my sternum. i always had this hard bump there when i was in my teens, and now it has increased in size by the size of a silver dollar at least. it does hurt, and i have managed to squeeze pus out, but it hurts too much to continue this method. could this be a cyst? if so, should i get it checked?
- anon40774
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i have a lump underneath my chin. it's been there awhile and if you touch it it can kinda roll around. it doesn't normally hurt but when it does, it hurts badly. I don't know what it is but when i first noticed it was when i was six and my grandma told me she thought it was a cyst. i'm now 15 and i don't know if i should get this checked or not.
- anon40146
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Hi, My name's Amber and I am 11 years old. In this year I have discovered a smallish lump underneath my right nipple. It hurts when I press onto it and if it gets hit. My left nipple is flat and has no lump under it and it doesn't hurt. I know that in puberty when you are growing breasts they grow at different times. Is the painful lump under my nipple a sign of getting boobs?
- anon39969
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I had a cyst taken out from the back of my head, about 4 fingers above the nape. My doctor said it was very vascular. What caused this? and what is the precaution and treatment?
- anon39889
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I was told today that I may have a cyst on my heart and am finding very little about it online Can you help? I have to go for a CT scan but want to be prepared and know what kind of questions to ask.
- anon39655
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I just found a pea sized lump inside my upper lip,on the left side,and it is painful. How can i tell if it's a cyst?
- anon39418
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Hi. My name is Mason. im an 11 year old male and i recently found a bump on the side of my jaw. It is not painful and my parents don't know what the bump is. I read the article and found out it was a cyst but im wondering what kind of cyst it is. please reply with an answer-Mason
- anon39308
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about four weeks ago, i did a pregnancy test. it showed positive, then i went to the gynecologist and he said that it was a false positive and that i had a cyst again -- about 4.5 cm. Over a year ago, i also had a cyst. it didnt go away and they operated to find out that i had endometriosis. I got pregnant last august and had an blinded ovum pregnancy. Now i feel i am back to square one. Today, i felt my stomach. it was hard all over and my breasts are tender. are these still signs that the cyst has not removed itself? Please help.
- anon38729
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When I was 8, I found a ganglion cyst on my wrist, right next to a nerve. My doctor looked at it and said it was a pimple. Three years later, I moved and talked to my new doctor, who said it was a ganglion cyst and that if it started hurting, it would need to be surgically removed. I had the surgery in March 2005. Now I have a similar pain along my ovaries. Could my history of one cyst have caused an ovarian cyst?
- anon38602
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Hi, I'm a 30-year-old female. I had a small cyst in the groove at the base of my throat, between the collar bones.

It became very swollen ( size of a large cherry) within 4 hours after i had been swimming at the pool and it oozed pus/other? for a week. It still seems to be filling up a little although it is now back down to a pea size.

I'm scared of hospital treatment, but should I have this looked at?

- anon38445
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I have this hard lump at the roof at the inside of my mouth it looks like it is more than an inch long and it is pink.I had it a long time but one day it got swollen and I could not swallow any thing. When my tongue touched it, it hurt really badly. I do not know if it is a cyst or not.
- anon37778
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Hi.

My name is Mia.I am an 11 year old female. I have a hard lump under my left nipple. It hurts when you touch it.. It also hurts out of nowhere..I use deodorant, and I hear the antiperspirants can give you breast cancer..

I think it might be a cyst, but I am worried.

It also looks weird..

The nipple is not really sticking out (the middle part where you breast feed )

and I heard those are signs of breast cancer..

I think it might be a breast bud.. a cyst or

something else..I really do not want to get surgery for it to be removed..

I have never been to the hospital..I am very healthy, and I eat all right.

I told my parents and they are waiting for the doctor's office to open.. They are going to call my pediatrician to check it out.. I am scared, but am dealing with it maturely.

Please reply.- Mia (:

- anon37460
Editor's reply: Hi Mia. Breast cancer is extremely rare in someone your age. It could be an infected hair follicle or a sebaceous cyst, or an infected milk gland, or a number of other things that are easily treated without surgery. Please post back and let us know what you found out. We'll be thinking about you!
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i have just found a pea sized lump under the skin on my upper arm anyone have a clue what this may be?
- anon36577
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I'm 14 years old. i noticed a lump on my face and i thought it was pimple. after a week, my dad took me to the doctor because it was hurting already. then the doctor told me that i'm starting to have chicken pox. after having my chicken pox, I went back to the doctor and she checked my lump. then she told me it was cyst. so i have to take antibiotics. while i was at school, i noticed that my scab was gone and it left a mark and it was a big hole. i'm scared that the hole won't heal. is there a possibility that the hole on my face won't heal anymore? i'm scared. please help me.
- anon36528
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Im 13 years old and i have a small lump just below my right underarm. i am pretty sure it was not there until recently, and it only hurts if i press into it forcefully. it is not visible at all. i have a friend who has a cyst on her ovary, so i thought that might be what it is. is there any way to know what it is without a doctor or hospital visit?
- anon36342
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I am a woman of 25 who was diagnosed with a cyst on my lower abdomen around my ovaries.I went for surgery an it was removed.now the problem is im starting to feel pain same as before and a smelly yellow like discharge coming out my vagina. could it be that it has grown again? if yes,how long does it take for cyst to grow again, because it has only been 5months after it was removed? does it mean I have to go go for surgery again?
- anon35193
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hi I'm 11 and i have a cyst the size of a m&m its hard like rock. i went to the doctor and i am supposed to get surgery on it I'm not sacred (i have to be awake and she said that, when they numb it that it feels like a bee sting) but I'm

sacred of people laughing at me know its bright red and it grew bigger. i put makeup on so it wont be bright red. Don't blame me but i was bored and irritated of the cyst. i found a laser pen so i shined it at the cyst on my cheek (don't worry I'm not blind) I think that's why it grew and turned red. First it shrunk but the next day it was red and huge and it still hasn't calmed down. But first it was white. I hate it and my mom says that I'm annoying about it. Please help. its really noticeable and its really close to my eye know. how do i calm it down. *Please help me!*

- anon35012
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I'm a 16 year old female. Around 5 years ago i noticed a painful bump on the side of my right leg next to my knee. It was a cyst. It grew to the size of about a golf ball. My mom took me to the doctor and I got surgery to get it removed. Time passed and last year it came back..I had another surgery to remove it again. The doctor said there's a possibility it might come back again. Does anyone know if this is dangerous? Please and Thank You.
- anon34717
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I am 21 now but when I was 16 I first noticed a huge and very painful lump on my tailbone. Now I read in the article that they are common if you have a lot of hair in that area or if you are obese but I have neither of those so I'm still very confused. Also once I started having sex about a year ago I found that I also have an ovarian cyst. Are you more likely to get more once you develop the first one? And how did I develops the first one if I'm not obese or have excess hair? Oh and I'm a female in case you couldn't tell. Thanks for all your help.
- Stbuxlvr
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i'm a 16 year old female. i have a lump in the right side of my neck. it's small and not painful at all and in the back of my head i have a bump in my scalp that sometimes puss comes out. i need help. i've had it for a couple of months.. what should i do?
- skatergirl12
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im 16 and i have this weird lump under my tongue. i've had it for a couple months but never really thought bout looking at it and then i did. it's really nasty. it looks like a fluid filled bag that's bout to pop. i have no clue what it is. could someone help please? thank you!
- alex245
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I am 29 years old and i have a weird round shaped cyst of some type. it feels like sac with liquid under the skin near pelvis area on the skin next to the private area. it bugs me. it's been there for few weeks. it may be cancer, who knows? i haven't slept for days. this little thing that feels like a pimple, but it isn't is there and hope i don't die from some weird cyst under skin and pubic hair.
- david111
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i am shweta. i am really warm and i get pimples on my nose, chin and forehead. the pimples are fat and very painful. what should i do to get rid of the pimples?
- anon31539
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Hi, for the last couple years I have had 2 noticeable lumps on my right side underneath my skin and above my rib cage. I have 1 on my left side. They are hard and about pea-sized in diameter..I am scared. Does anybody know what they could be?
- anon27352
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I have a lump in my left breast. I don't know from when. It is hard to the touch. There is no pain. I went to the doctor. The first doctor i went to said when it hurts you i will remove it.

Then i went to a surgeon, she said its quite common, many girls came to me and I removed it and it is just a matter of 5 mins. I asked her will if it come back, she said it depends on your body tendency. For 90% people it doesn't come back, but if it comes back it will be only after 5-10 years..I'm a bit scared so what should i do?

- anon25913
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hi im a 17 year old male and i have a cyst under the skin of each nipple and have had them for 2-3 years i am wondering is this normal, 1 thing that creeps me out is the fact that when i apply pressure on them they sort of shrink for a short time then grow big again. how do i get rid of them?
- praetor
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Hi im 15 male... I had dipped tobacco for a couple months almost everyday then after the couple months it was only like 5 more times max and I quit... I noticed little pieces of skin on the inside of my cheek and when I pull them off it leaves a little circle of red with the little holes you know like when u cut ur leg shaving... I was worried about cancer at first but I think it just might be from not brushing my teeth for long periods of a time or biting my cheek...
- anon24776
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i have a cyst on my left abdominal the size of a walnut... i've been having really bad stomach pains for about 4 days now and the doctor just discovered it through an ultrasound. is it ok? will have to get it removed? im confused and scared... help!
- anon23953
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anon12510: discharge is perfectly normal. Every woman goes through that so don't worry you are perfectly normal.
- anon23337
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Hi,I posted before (anon22041) about the abdominal pain. I got the final results from the doctor and he said I have a 3.5cm right ovarian cyst. Do you know how big that is,and would I need to have it removed? Thank you!!
- anon22198
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noname, lumps under your nipples are most likely breast buds, which are just a part of normal breast development. puberty is a time for big changes in your body, and this is something all girls go through. however, lumps in other parts of the breast may be cause for concern. of course, if any lump is painful, seems to be infected, or is oozing any liquid, then you should definitely see a doctor. good luck!
- sourappleblowpop
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Hi, I've been having a lot of pain in my upper abdomen and it hurts to bend over. I recently had a CT Scan and they saw a 3.5 cm cyst under my right rib cage. Do you know if the doctor would have to remove it, or is there anything that they can give me to get rid of it. It hurts a lot. Thank you!!
- anon22041
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hi. im 13 years old & im really worried about this. is it normal to have lumps in your breast? a big one? and a smallish one under your nipple? im to embarrassed to tell anybody about this especially a parent. please help me ive been worried for months.
- NoName
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hi on thursday, i started to notice pain under my eyelid. I ignored it thinking it was nothing, on friday it seemed bigger, and the pain was worse. On Saturday, i woke up to a huge swollen inflamed eye that really hurt it looked like a sty and or cyst. i know that stys are formed when a certain bacteria gets into your eye and when you dont get enough sleep. i usually get a lot of homework so im up really late. by 10:30 on saturday night i had another sty on my lower eye lid. today is sunday and i woke up and the sty on my lower eyelid was gone and i had sticky stuff on my eye. i dont think its pink eye....but i really dont kno what it is!!! im nervous because i havent had a sty since the 4th grade and now im in the 8th grade. What can i do to make this better???ive already heated it and cleaned it, but i dont think its doing anything! Please help!!!!!
- jc2013
Editor's reply: You should probably see a doctor if it continues to bother you without improvement. Check out our articles, What is a Chalazion? and What is Orbital Cellulitis?.
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anon20637 hey, i had the same problem. They were cysts in my right earlobe i could not pop them for several years but they would be inflamed then go down for several months. I tried everything. After a while is started to rub my ear lobe right above the cyst with my fingers and nails it scraped some skin off and created a hole. I was able to pop them. Its nothing but puss.
- anon20727
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okay. about a week ago[tuesday]..i discovered a small lump behind my right ear..i went to my school nurse and she said and i quote.."its probably a lymphnode or a pimple..put a hot wash cloth on it tonight and see if it goes down."....so i did what she said..

day 2 [wednesday]: i go back to her and tell her the lump did not go down and she said okay..tell your mom to take you to the doctor..i said alright.

on thursday i notice another lump forming..but it is smaller then the other one..and it is painful. so i tell my mom to take me to the doctor. [though i still havent went.]and then on friday both of the lumps start becoming very painful and the first one gets bigger and i cant touch them..and when i turn my head they hurt.so i go through this all weekend and now they are still there and hurting..they are the same color as my skin but they are very hard..like a bone.and im kinda scared to go to the docter because i dont want it to be anything real serious.please help.!

- anon20637
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Hello! Im 12 years old and i have this lump on my left nipple, i dont know what it is, but when i press it, white liquid comes out... Im a bit worried, please someone tell me what it is...
- anon20534
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Hi, I'm 18 years old male and I have cyst on my nipples for two two years now. I visited a doctor when I have the cyst for a year, and the doctor said that it's just normal on my age to experienced it when growing. now it's two years and I still has this cyst. I don't know what to do please someone help me.
- testosterone
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(21 year old female again) I forgot to mention that I had a cyst under my arm that I got checked out. It is visible through my skin when I raise my arm, It is about the size of an m&m. It turned out to be a sweat gland. Its been under my arm for years, they are also completely harmless.
- anon19902
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(I am a 21 year old female) I have gone to the doctor for a cyst "down there." It is small. Its about the size of a slightly large pimple. It is white in color(it looks like you can pop it, but you shouldnt mess with it, it can get infected.) The doctor said its 100% normal for women to get (I forgot what he said they were called.) Its also quite common. If u want it removed, you should go to the doctor. If u lance it on your own you can get a staph infection. Try not to freak out about cysts, they are mostly normal. If they're scaring you, just make a trip to the doctor please. I was freaked out for nothing and soooo relieved I went. You'll feel so much better just knowing what it is.
- anon19901
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under my nipples there are 2 big lumps, is it normal? i am 11 yrs old
- anon19760
Editor's reply: Thanks for your question! Most likely, it's just part of growing up, and nothing to worry about. I would strongly suggest, however, that you talk to your mom or a trusted adult if you have concerns.
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this is to .. anon12510..

yes its normal, lots of girls have discharge. but just to be on the safe side look up some stuff about discharge from the vagina and make sure. Also you should talk to your doctor dont worry its nothing to be embarrassed about doctors see that stuff all the time they see peoples private parts, and everything. Think about all the other questions people could ask. and its better to find out then not and just let it slide and it could be something else. If you still dont want to see your doctor tell your mom, thats what theyre there for and get her to take you to a gyno because they specialize in that stuff and its not like youll ever have to see him/her(you can ask for a girl if you feel more comfortable) again. Hope I helped :)

- anon18663
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the lady who is 5 weeks pregnant and has a cyst, it's nothing to worry about as this cyst is natural and forms in early pregnancy to sustain it.until the placenta forms which provide nutrition to baby.it is called "CORPUS LUTEAN". baby is absolutely safe.
- anon18223
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hi, i'm 12 years old and i have a tiny lump in my right pec under the nipple. i have only noticed this for the last 2 days and it is a little smaller than a pea. i am not sure of it is a cyst of some type or something else. please post some help for me!!! :(
- anon18072
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Hi i once developed a cyst on the end of my penis, at first i just thought it was a spot where i hadn't washed my penis in a few months, but as it got bigger i decided to take it to the doctor..

It was lucky i did because the doctor supplied me with painkillers that could help hide the pain that came from the cyst on the end of my penis... All you people complaining about having cysts on your arms, think how bad i feel...

- anon17655
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Hi, I got an ultrasound and the doctor found a cyst on my left testicle. I was wondering if it is dangerous and if it needs to be removed? It gives off a small amount of pain every now and then but nothing severe. What should i do?
- adj199
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hi im 11 years old and i think i have a cyst in my cheek what should i do!!! its hard and painful and im worried it might pop. what will happen if it does
- anon16203
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i have cysts all down lower left arm, my left elbow, left upper arm, left shoulder blade, left side of my back, top of my left leg, inside of my left leg. what the heck is that about?!?! doctor said it's a birthmark :S ???
- anon15201
16
hey my brother has a large lump on the back of his neck. it is red and huge! i was wondering if it was a tumor but my dad said it was just a cyst. is my dad correct because the dome growing out of the back of my brothers neck hurts!
- anon13252
15
Hi I have been having numerous of cyst...the first one I had was in my cheek which I had removed as the DR. told me that if he popped it, it would keep coming back. Well I have had many more in my face, which havent been very big but have disappeared on their own. Now in the last 2 weeks I had on under my left armpit, it is very painful and cant move my arm, now 2 weeks later, I have one under my right armpit, same problem cant move my arm very painful. Does anyone know what is causing them and if I need to get them removed? The one under my left arm has shrunk but is still there, will it reform again?
- nheran
14
I have cyst vaginal, and i use sex with my husband. I am worried, is it affected by intercourse? please i need your advice, thank you...
- anon12645
13
Hi i always have white stuff on my underwear like discharge everyday! Is that normal? I always wear mini pads now. I am too embarrassed to ask a doctor or my mother. This has been going on for many years and i am barely asking cause this is anonymously
- anon12510
12
I have a cyst in my left breast. Do i need to undergo operation or is it possible to get rid of it by taking medicine?
- anon12442
11
My partner has a cyst on his scrotum which came back after having it cut off last year. But this time he is unable to have sex due to the fact that it causes him to have a real bad pain in his tummy. He also get the pain on and off with out doing anything at all. Is this right for a cyst to cause this or could it be something else wrong?
- marieprimmer
10
i have a lump down there and it has a head on it

can anyone help as as i don't want to tell anyone and i am really worried.

- anon8755
9
hi I was wondering if you can have one of your cysts drained and still be able to carry a child?
- anon8373
8
I have had a couple cysts that were a little smaller than a pea and I was able to reduce them to nothing over the course of a month or so by rubbing them to break up the material inside. I would rub it with my finger hard enough to imagine the cyst would break down a little, but not hard enough to cause irritation to the skin around it. I would then massage the tissue around it to increase circulation so the material that was broken down would be carried away/absorbed into the body. When the cyst starts getting a lot smaller it may push itself to the surface and come to a head. At this point it will become irritated, and you may want to rub it less. You can tell at this point that the cyst is working it's way out of your body, because if you smell your finger it has a stinky odor which is the sebum coming to the surface of your skin.

This has worked with 2 cysts already, with No Cost, No Surgery, and No scars. Just thought I would share since it worked for me.

Happy Reductions

- anon7525
7
Hi,

I am 26 years old, am unmarried, suffering from excessive bleeding during my menstrual cycle. But i have never suffered from any serious pain. But my doctor suspected that it may be due to cysts. so i want to know what is the cause behind this and how it can be cured.

Thanks.

- sakhi
6
i've a cyst (left epididymal cyst) on my scrotum... its 1.9 cm size.. is it any problem for to get my wife pregnant or movement or count of semen ..? or it'll make any serious complications?
- anon6083
5
my husband had a small sebaceous cyst on his leg that he was worried about. the doctor said it was nothing to be concerned about and offered to remove it. my husband had it removed and now there's a big scar there where it used to be!! it was so small and inconsequential, probably not noticeable to anyone else--i wonder if it was even worth removing it. think twice about removing cysts if they're harmless.
- olittlewood
4
hello,

i have a family member whose lump on his right shoulder is becoming more bigger,recently he complained that it does caused severe pain it intervened with his work as a laborer.the doctor he consulted told him to remove it through surgery...can he manage? he is 58 years old.

- anon5067
3
don't worry yea! Am positive that it won't affect your baby because cysts are harmless as identified by a doctor. so yea your baby's health will be in perfect condition. Good luck as you have your first baby and i wish you the best, as you become a MUM.
- anon4816
2
I am married two years now and I took an pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant,so I took an ultrasound to see if i am really pregnant and to make sure everything is fine and the doctor discover i have a cyst on my right side and i was also 5 weeks pregnant.He told me that the cyst was due to my pregnancy, but i an worried about the safety of my baby,as this is my first baby.He also said that it will go away for itself, but i am still worried, so i need your help please.
- anon4641

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