he has this lump near his genitals
2006-11-08 00:19:57 · 13 answers · asked by john m 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Theirs no way to know with out a biopsy, that is a medical procedure carried out to remove cells that are then analysed to see if they are cancerous or normal....he shouldn't worry, most lumps turn out to be normal growths, but he should definitely make an appointment asap to see his doctor! Most cancers can be treated once found at the early stages....
2006-11-08 00:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sadbh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Cyst' is just Greek for 'chamber', and usually refers to a 'sebaceous cyst'. This is a harmless 'pocket' of sebum (the skin's natural waterproofing material). Harmless fluid-filled cysts can also appear in other tissues.
If this is a medical diagnosis, then there is no need to worry.
Sebaceous cysts are very common, so a misdiagnosis is unusual.
However, doctors can be wrong, so a repeat enquiry after a little while can sometimes be useful insurance, or if there are other worrying symptoms or changes in the same area, obtaining a second opinion might be wise.
If he has diagnosed this condition himself, or by reference to a book or helpline, THEN HE SHOULD GET IT PROPERLY CHECKED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
2006-11-09 04:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by Fitology 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a mate with a similar problem. He went to his GP who said he thought it was a cyst but he would send him for a scan anyway. He has now had the scan and the cyst turns out to be a varicose vein. So don't worry!
2006-11-11 10:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he SURE it is a cyst?? He really should see a doctor who is qualified, trained, and licensed to give medical advice. People on this site are not. Good luck.
Chow!!
2006-11-08 03:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only way he will find out is by seeing a DR. They are the only one's who will be able to tell him if it is cancerous or not. Good luck to him.
2006-11-08 00:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Duisend-poot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a cyst, could be a boil, could be a hernia, could be cancer.
Email me the lump and I'll tell you.
2006-11-08 00:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should see a doctor...My grandmother was diagnosed with a cyst and she had been operated... Sooner the cyst has grown up again and turned to be a cancer...
2006-11-08 09:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by Treat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way you can find out is go to the doctor and get the correct tests done.
2006-11-08 00:26:31 · answer #8 · answered by sillyfatelephant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant ask for diagnosis via the internet, he has to see his GP to sort that out
2006-11-08 00:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by Starlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to get to the doctors so they can take a look at it properly.
2006-11-08 00:22:37 · answer #10 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋