A cyst, regardless of where it is located, is simply a sac of fluid. Cysts can range in size, occur almost anywhere, and may cause no problem, or lots of problems. Some doctors just prefer removing cysts to be safe. Depending on the location of the cyst, or the pain and discomfort it causes, your doctor may also prescribe painkillers and/or in the case of ovarian cysts, hormonal therapy which includes certain types of birth control pills used to shrink the mass of tissue.
The removal of a cyst is more often than not, very simple. It's more often than not an outpatient procedure, performed under a local anesthetic, and post op recovery is fast.
There are very few complications to worry about other than the usual: post op infection or bleeding. Most doctors will run a routine biopsy of the tissue.
If an internal organ is involved, surgical removal can be more complicated whether it's planned or it's on an emergency basis. Cysts commonly form on organs such as the Fallopian tubes or even the colon or intestines. Doctors usually prefer to drain the cyst prior to surgery in order to avoid its bursting and causing peritonitis.
The scalp is another area that suffers from cysts. With all the hair products we tend to use, combined with natural scalp oils, it's no wonder that cysts in these areas are so common. Some can become quite painful, others can exist an entire lifetime without being a problem. The ones that typically end up needing treatment are those that become irritated with constant brushing or zealous washing.
If they do get bothersome it's best to have your doctor drain them. It's a simple needle extraction done in his office with a topical anesthetic such as Novocain. In some situations the fluid may be too thick for a needle extraction and he might need to resort to removing the entire cyst.
The removal of a cyst is more often than not, very simple. It's more often than not an outpatient procedure, performed under a local anesthetic, and post op recovery is fast.
There are very few complications to worry about other than the usual: post op infection or bleeding. Most doctors will run a routine biopsy of the tissue.
If an internal organ is involved, surgical removal can be more complicated whether it's planned or it's on an emergency basis. Cysts commonly form on organs such as the Fallopian tubes or even the colon or intestines. Doctors usually prefer to drain the cyst prior to surgery in order to avoid its bursting and causing peritonitis.
The scalp is another area that suffers from cysts. With all the hair products we tend to use, combined with natural scalp oils, it's no wonder that cysts in these areas are so common. Some can become quite painful, others can exist an entire lifetime without being a problem. The ones that typically end up needing treatment are those that become irritated with constant brushing or zealous washing.
If they do get bothersome it's best to have your doctor drain them. It's a simple needle extraction done in his office with a topical anesthetic such as Novocain. In some situations the fluid may be too thick for a needle extraction and he might need to resort to removing the entire cyst.
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