Do You Have A Cyst?

In our health-conscious culture, many people do a monthly
self-inspection in search of odd moles, cysts, or tumors, or
anything else that seems out of place on their bodies This
generally is a good idea, because they can then let the doctor
know if they find something that appears to be suspicious, and
the doctor has a better chance of providing an early diagnosis
and rendering proper treatment
The seven warning signs of cancer include the suggestion of
reporting any unusual growths or sores Women who check their
breasts each month for possible cancerous tumors know to feel
for small, hard nodules that may feel like a pea, a marble, or a
similar type of growth Yet, how does one look for a cyst? Cysts
have many causes and even take a variety of forms Here are a
few tips to keep in mind:
1 Look for large or stubborn pimples Sometimes an ingrown
hair follicle becomes inflamed and develops a watery base At
first it may look like a pimple or ingrown hair Over time, the
fluid may drain and the follicle will return to normal When it
does not, however, the follicle may develop a small cyst that
could still go away on its own or may need to be lanced by a
doctor Sometimes they grow fairly large, so see your doctor if
you suspect you have one of these
2 Calcium deposits can spur the growth of cysts on any part
of the body, but often near a bone or joint These are harmless
but may look unsightly or get caught on clothing Doctors can
likewise lance and drain these, or if they are hardened, they
may need to be removed surgically
3 A fatty tumor-cyst is related to fat deposits under the
skin’s surface These can show up in various places on the body,
but often appear on the back, neck, shoulders, or upper arms A
doctor will need to check it for malignancy first, and then it
often will be removed surgically
4 An ovarian cyst can develop when a woman’s ovary attempts
to release a monthly egg and it becomes inflamed in the process
These can lead to bloody discharge, abdominal pain, and even a
fever, so it is always important to get a medical examination to
rule out other potentially serious conditions Ovarian cysts
often resolve in a day or so
If you have a growth on your body that feels soft,
gelatin-like, or wobbly, chances are it may be a cyst But your
doctor needs to evaluate it to rule out other problems and to
help you decide what, if anything, needs to be done Don’t delay
in asking your doctor’s opinion about any new growth that
appears on your body Sometimes cysts go away on their own, but
at other times they need medical treatment

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