This year I have developed 2 cists, one in my thigh and one in my lower back. The one in my lower back became infected and swelled to the size of a marble, which made this huge red irritated, sore, itchy spot on my back. I had to take medication for it but it was still awful. Does anyone know how to deal with a cist that gets infected? can this be dangerous?
2006-10-15 14:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by Bethany 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You should see a doctor. Many doctors mis-diagnose hidradenitis suppurative, but you should ask about it.
2006-10-15 18:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Keri C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Doctor is the best one to answer that question. Most usually a doc will lance (drain) a cyst. It could also be a boil. Do not attempt to pop it yourself as that will make it worse and can cause infection. Go back to the Doctor.
2006-10-15 22:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you get them, you are prone to keep getting them, it sucks. ive had 3 so far, and have a huge scar on my shoulder where i had to have it drained (gross). I had one on my tailbone that got infected and they just gave me medication for it as well, you really cant do much. i dont think its dangerous, just painful.
2006-10-15 21:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a few. The ONLY way to deal with it is to have it surgically removed.
2006-10-15 22:04:26 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many codition that causes cysts.
you better see a doctor my dear
t could be lipoma or anything else.
2006-10-15 22:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by drinda_house 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋