Question 1

why is my cyst on my arm pit bigger and painful?

Accepted Answer

Infected: If you had a cyst there and now bigger and painful.then infected abscess and will need to see someone to get incision and drainage plus antibiotics.

Question 2

i had a medium yellow fluid cyst on my arm.is that the first symptoms of herpes.

Accepted Answer

No: A cyst on your arm is not the first symptom of herpes.

Question 3

i have a cyst on my arm. it's really visible & red. how would i get rid of this or reduce the appearance?

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Drain it: It is possibly an abscess if it is red, painful, big enough or if you have fevers. The pus inside of it should be drained. You can go to your doctor or the ER to get it drained.

Question 4

i have a cyst on my arm i squeezed it and it felt like it popped twice but popped under the skin, now it's warm to the touch and hurts. is that bad?

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Not good: Time to see doctor for evaluation and treatment plan. Now do not touch this area anymore and keep very clean and dry

Question 5

i've had a small, almost undetectable cyst on my arm for practically all my life, & was told by a doc when i was small that it was nothing to worry about. however, i have been experiencing some on & off pain & soreness for a couple of days. help?

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Have it evaluated: The description is too vague to begin understanding what it is. If the item has changed &amp; now produces discomfort that interferes with your daily activities have it examined again. Removal may be necessary.

Question 6

volan ganglion on radial head  upper arm i have a cyst on upper arm?

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Specific: Is the mass on the arm between the shoulder and elbow? Is it getting bigger  and over how long a time? Does it pulsate? Does it move with the shoulder or elbow? Does it "tingle" when you thump it? These are things to think about when you see you see an orthopedic surgeon. He can decide what to do for you.

Question 7

i have a cyst on my  arm pit thats gotten significantly worse in the past 24 hrs. the lump is now larger than in inch and my breast and arm r in pain?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection: You may have an infected cyst (boil) developing.  Apply warm, wet compresses for 10 minutes, 2-3 times per day to see if it will drain by itself.  If not, especially if you are getting fever or spreading redness, see a provider for possible lancing.

Question 8

i have a sebaceous cyst on my arm pit that has a yeast infection. is there any way to get rid of the yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Anti-fungal medication: You should see your doctor to verify that this is the source of the infection. Bacteria is a more common cause of super infection of a sebaceous cyst.

Question 9

i have an ovarian cyst on my arm, left hand and back pain. are these related?

Accepted Answer

No: Your ovaries are in your pelvis not your arm.

Question 10

my husband has a cyst on his upper arm. it feels hard & hot. he says there is no pain.

Accepted Answer

Check: Have it checked. It is likely to be benign, but you can get peace of mind.

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Why is my cyst on my arm pit bigger and painful?

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I had a medium yellow fluid cyst on my arm.is that the first symptoms of herpes.

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I have a cyst on my arm. it's really visible & red. how would i get rid of this or reduce the appearance?

A member asked:

I have a cyst on my arm i squeezed it and it felt like it popped twice but popped under the skin, now it's warm to the touch and hurts. is that bad?

A member asked:

I've had a small, almost undetectable cyst on my arm for practically all my life, & was told by a doc when i was small that it was nothing to worry about. however, i have been experiencing some on & off pain & soreness for a couple of days. help?

A member asked:

Volan ganglion on radial head upper arm i have a cyst on upper arm?

A member asked:

I have a cyst on my arm pit thats gotten significantly worse in the past 24 hrs. the lump is now larger than in inch and my breast and arm r in pain?

A member asked:

I have a sebaceous cyst on my arm pit that has a yeast infection. is there any way to get rid of the yeast infection?

A member asked:

I have an ovarian cyst on my arm, left hand and back pain. are these related?

A member asked:

My husband has a cyst on his upper arm. it feels hard & hot. he says there is no pain.

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