Cysts are closed capsule or sac-like structures, typically filled with liquid, semisolid or gaseous material – very much like a blister. Cysts occur within tissue, and can affect any part of the body. They vary in size from microscopic to the size of some team-sport balls – large cysts can displace internal organs.
Signs and symptoms vary enormously depending on what type of cyst it is. In most cases the patient becomes aware of an abnormal lump – as is usually the case with cysts of the skin or just below the skin. However, many internal cysts, such as those in the kidneys or the liver may not have any symptoms and go unnoticed until an imaging scan detects them.
TREATMENT:
Home Care: Some cysts go away on their own. Putting a warm compress on a cyst can speed up the healing process by helping it drain. Squeezing or popping cyst leads to infection.
Medical Care: Common methods of medical treatment for cysts include the following:
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