How to Know if You Have a Cyst
Below are the signs and symptoms of a cyst
1. Blood in your urine (pee)
2. Pain near your belly button or lower back
3. A lump you can feel at home on your body or in your body
4. Swelling around your vagina or testicles
5. open sores that do not heal
6. Trouble passing urine (peeing)
7. Pain when you first sit down to start peeing, especially if there is blood in the urine
Types of cysts:
sebaceous cyst:
These are the most common type of cysts that people get on their skin. They usually appear as a bump on your skin containing sebum (oil) filled sac. These bumps are typically painless unless there is some infection present, but can sometimes be tender if pushed against or irritated by clothing. Sebaceous cysts do not contain hair follicles, which regular hair bumps do have
Pilar cyst:
This is similar to the sebaceous type, except it tends to occur at the base of hairs near where they come out of our skin. Pilar cysts are more likely to cause scarring if popped. This would also leave an open wound that could easily become infected with bacteria, which is why they are typically left alone.
Trichilemmal cysts:
This type of cyst is composed mainly of dead skin cells and keratin (a protein). They can be found on any part of the body, but tend to occur most often on the face and trunk. They usually appear as flesh-colored bumps that can feel like more solid lumps.
If your dermatologist has diagnosed you with a trichilemmal cyst it’s best not to try and treat it yourself because more than likely they will return if not treated correctly due to the fact that there is no true way to get rid of these types of cysts short term unless the area is removed surgically…
Epidermoid cysts:
This type of cyst can contain both keratin and sebum (oil). These tend to look like regular skin bumps, but the distinction is that they appear on body parts where there are no hair follicles.
Pilar (follicular) cysts:
Also known as pseudocysts, these types of cysts include pilar and trichilemmal combined into one. Like the other two types mentioned above, this will usually feel like a soft lump under your skin and maybe painful depending on the size and how much it’s irritated by clothing or activities such as running. It can also sometimes cause scarring if popped.-sebaceous (epidermal) cyst
As stated before, this is similar to the sebaceous cyst mentioned above. The one difference is that this type of cyst usually contains no keratin, so they may appear on eyelids or on your upper back where there are hairs.
Dermoid cysts:
These are the only true benign tumor-like growths that contain hair follicles and can include many other types of tissue such as skin, cholesterol, and fluid.-cystic teratoma This type of cyst is named after a form of cancer called a teratoma, which means it has different types of tissues present.
In the case of a dermoid tumor, it’s made up mainly of keratin and skin cells. When these tumors grow it can result in features such as teeth, bone, and hair.
-neurofibroma Simply put, neurofibromas are the tumors that occur on nerve tissue.-ganglion cyst This type of cyst might feel like a soft, fluid-filled lump over a joint or tendon near your wrist or ankle.
It’s not clear where this type of cyst comes from, but it could be due to an injury to the area. -haemangiomas These types of growths are made up of blood vessels and can appear anywhere on the body.
These are common in newborns, but they usually go away by adulthood although there are many cases where surgery is required for removal.-epidermoid inclusion cysts These are caused when foreign objects become trapped beneath the skin, resulting in a cyst formation.-sebaceous hyperplasia
what causes ovarian cyst:
Ovarian cysts are caused by the ovaries producing too much of the hormone progesterone. They can also be caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or problems with your reproductive organs.
ovarian torsion:
Many types of ovarian cysts cause no symptoms, but some might burst if they swell to a certain size or twist on their stem, which is called a torsion.-chocolate cyst
This type of cyst develops inside the uterus. It’s filled with thick brown discharge and tissue that look like chocolate chips. This is because it contains old blood cells and tissue from the uterine lining. If you have this type of cyst you may experience bleeding between your periods, heavy menstrual flow, and pain in your lower abdomen.-corpus luteum cyst
This type of cyst may cause a dull ache or cramp-like feeling in your lower abdomen or pain during sex. Like the others, it’s more common on the upper left side of your abdomen.-endometrioma This is another type of functional cyst. It’s filled with old blood cells and tissue from the uterine lining, which can result in severe cramps or pain before you get your period each month.
symptoms of ovarian cyst:
The majority of ovarian cysts don’t cause any symptoms. But, if you do have an ovarian cyst, there are some signs and symptoms to look out for:
pain in your lower abdomen (tummy), especially on one side or the other, or around your upper thigh or pelvic area
pain during sex or when you use the bathroom
a feeling like you need to pee more often than usual; discomfort when you pass urine; pain when passing urine; blood in your urine
pain in your lower back and stomach (tummy) during pregnancy (in rare cases) -ovarian cancer When it comes to ovarian cysts and cancer, this is why they should not be taken lightly. At the early stages, ovarian cancer can cause signs and symptoms such as:
Pain or pressure in your lower abdomen:
Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
feeling bloated, especially after eating-postmenopausal bleeding This is one of the main symptoms to look out for if you’re going through menopause. It’s when you experience bleeding during menopause, which is very different from period blood because it tends to be dark brown or bright red.
-pregnancy Although a number of ovarian cysts are harmless, some can indicate a serious problem, such as cancer. If you have an ovarian cyst and you’re pregnant, it might be difficult to tell the difference between a harmless cyst and one that could be cancerous.
ovarian cyst treatment antibiotics:
The cause for your ovarian cyst could be infections and that need to be treated. You might need antibiotics if you have an infection or surgery to remove the cyst.-surgery
If the symptoms of ovarian cysts gradually become more severe, surgery might be needed. The surgeon will access and drain the fluid inside the cyst. Generally, this is a minor surgical procedure where a cut is made in your lower abdomen area.-medication.
If you’re otherwise healthy and your cyst doesn’t pose a risk to your fertility, the doctor might decide that medication is the best course of action. These medications can include hormonal birth control or anti-inflammatory medications.