What Is Involved With Infected Cysts?

By Amanda Clark

A common affliction that many people suffer with is cysts. Appearing anywhere on the body, they are sacs of semi solid matter or fluids, which can be caused for seemingly no obvious reason. Whilst unlikely, infected cysts are often experienced.

The most common areas for cysts to form are on the skin, testicles, breasts, joints and eyelids, though in women, ovarian cysts can be particularly painful.

Whilst the majority of cysts remain small, infected cysts can be extraordinarily large. Whilst very large cysts or debilitatingly painful cysts will result in immediate surgery, smaller infections can be treated with antibiotics.

Antibiotics are effective, but infections can eventually become resilient to them, and the problem recurs. For some, cysts develop all the time, and in such cases an extended course of antibiotics may be necessary to control symptoms. But again, this may only work for a short period of time, as immunity to their benefits is built up.

Surgical procedures to remove infected cysts are, in most cases, relatively simple inpatient procedures that last no more than half an hour. Local anesthetic is used, and the patient is entirely conscious throughout the procedure.

It is vital that the root of the cyst is removed; as they will grow back should anything be left behind. In some instances too, smaller cyst like protrusions may occur along the wound. These are perfectly harmless and can often be removed quite simply by a quick snick with a scalpel with no need for anesthetic at all.

Whilst infected cysts can be incredibly painful; particularly when caught or rubbed against, there are in almost all cases benign. However, medical removal is always the best option and under no circumstances should they be squeezed with will just compound the issue. - 30428

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