Question 1

i just had a cyst removed under my lip on my cheek  2 weeks ago, and my lip is still swollen will the bump go away?

Accepted Answer

Should : It make take a few weeks for all the awelling to resolve --if not go back to the surgeon who did the procedure.

Question 2

i have a cyst on my left cheek. swollen red and tender, lil bigger then an inch, but theres no head on it. should i go to doctor and have it removed?

Accepted Answer

Need to see a doctor: It is important that you see a doctor promptly for this situation.  The fact that the cyst is swollen and tender indicates that it is infected. Although cysts can remain on the skin without presenting a problem your symptoms indicate that it is now infected. It is important to have the infection drained and determine what is causing the infection.

Question 3

having cyst@impacted wisdom tooth out nxt wk, suffered pain and swollen cheek for 3yrs after being told it was no problem@ pain was all in my head :(?

Accepted Answer

Many Options: Pain & swelling can be from a multitude of options such as:
1) infection
2) cyst
3) cancer
4) muscle spasm.
Bottom line is to have your surgeon evaluate this for you.

Question 4

sometimes my right ears would get heated and my cheek and neck pain . i also have a cyst like sturture deep under skin on right side of head infected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Numerous ear  problems could cause the symptoms, so might the infected cyst.  You need to get it treated soon.

Question 5

having surgery to remove large cyst on upper jaw and extract 7 teeth (getting dentures). will my cheek have a "hollow" look until reconstruction done?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: We can make the prosthesis in a way to restore the normal position of the teeth, and to add the volume of the bone loss as well.

Question 6

having sticky saliva, could it be a cyst i have alongside with a impacted wisdom tooth, upper left top, swollen gums on same side @swollen cheek ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Is the most likely cause.  Best to see a dentist or oral surgeon asap to evaluate.

Question 7

can you get cysts on your head?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They're quite common, and are usually tricholemmal cysts.  They occur on the scalp, and are frequently multiple.  They're not harmful, but can be annoying.  They can usually be removed pretty easily in a doctor's office.

Question 8

i have 2 large, hard cysts on my head?

Accepted Answer

Would encourage: You to have these evaluated by a dermatologist.

Question 9

could pain come from a cyst on femur head?

Accepted Answer

No but...: Generally this is not expected to cause pain and is benign. If it continues to be painful follow up with your physician because i know of one case where this was assumed to be a benign cyst and it turned out to be metasitized cancer. So have someone biopsy the cyst if it continues to be painful.

Question 10

i have a cyst on my ovaries the size of a babies head, should i be concerned/?

Accepted Answer

Cysts: cysts this size warrant a consultation with a gynecologist.  While they may very well be benign tumors, cancer must be ruled out as well.

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I just had a cyst removed under my lip on my cheek 2 weeks ago, and my lip is still swollen will the bump go away?

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I have a cyst on my left cheek. swollen red and tender, lil bigger then an inch, but theres no head on it. should i go to doctor and have it removed?

A member asked:

Having cyst@impacted wisdom tooth out nxt wk, suffered pain and swollen cheek for 3yrs after being told it was no problem@ pain was all in my head :(?

A member asked:

Sometimes my right ears would get heated and my cheek and neck pain . i also have a cyst like sturture deep under skin on right side of head infected?

A member asked:

Having surgery to remove large cyst on upper jaw and extract 7 teeth (getting dentures). will my cheek have a "hollow" look until reconstruction done?

A member asked:

Having sticky saliva, could it be a cyst i have alongside with a impacted wisdom tooth, upper left top, swollen gums on same side @swollen cheek ?

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Can you get cysts on your head?

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I have 2 large, hard cysts on my head?

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Could pain come from a cyst on femur head?

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I have a cyst on my ovaries the size of a babies head, should i be concerned/?

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