Question 1

is swelling common after removal of infected cyst?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The mild trauma associated with surgical removal will often cause temporary swelling in the area.

Question 2

just had surgical removal of retention cyst on lower lip. whenever i look in the mirror now, the swelling worries me. my lip is bent downwards.

Accepted Answer

Still swollen: If it is very recent, then it should improve. I doubt there is much to worry about.  Give your surgeon a call.  He/she knows exactly what they did and can answer your question.

Question 3

does swelling cause weight gain after laparascopic surgery/ovary removal? the incision was made bigger to remove the cyst. 2 weeks and still swelled.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Abdominal swelling can be normal up to 4-6 weeks after surgery due to the inflammation and healing from the inside where surgery was done as well as because of the incision healing. Just make sure the wound looks ok and is not swollen because of an infection, where it will be red, very tender and may even have drainage.  If this is the case, then you should see your surgeon.

Question 4

i had oral cyst removal on the the roof of my mouth and already 2 stitches came out i'm not bleeding but i notice it's swelling what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Contact your Surgeon: Best to check with your surgeon. Until you are able to speak to your surgeon, avoid hot foods and beverages, spicy foods, citrus, and any other irritants. Cool water would be more soothing.  You may swish salt water. Speak with your surgeon for best direction.  If there is bleeding, apply pressure.  if it does not stop, and you cannot reach your surgeon urgently, then go to the ER.

Question 5

i had carpal tunnel surgery with removal of ganglion cyst 1 month still having a great deal of pain, heat and swelling in my hand. normal?

Accepted Answer

No not normal: There are four main signs of inflammation:  pain, heat, redness, and swelling.  Those are signs that the immune system is activated. After a surgery there can be inflammation and it's normal for a few days. If it is present a month later it is concerning that there is either infection, or some kind of immune activation.  It's worth getting it checked out right away by your surgeon.

Question 6

i had a small cyst removal between my eyebrows doctor never mention swelling would occur. i have swollen eyes with bruises as well, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: surgical trauma to the delicate structures of the face, head, neck will swell (usually at a peak 3-5 days after surgery) and bruise. This is in part due to the fact that there is a hard bony under structure so swelling has only one way to go... out and laterally following the natural tissue planes. Ice, Ice, Ice and Ice some more.

Question 7

wrist swelling and pain. feels like a cyst. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Most likely ganglion: Cyst appear usually around the wrist area and the fingers, the most common soft tissue tumor around the area.

Question 8

how long does it take for sebacious cyst swelling to go down?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Sometimes the swelling remains and the only way to resolve it is to have the cyst removed.

Question 9

i had a maxillary cyst removed on thursday under g/a how long will i be in pain for and when will the swelling go down?

Accepted Answer

Maxillary cyst: As a general rule, consider 17 days a benchmark. Use ice on the outside of the upper jaw and take medication prescribed by the dentist. Don't take nsaids or Aspirin unless the oral surgeon says it's ok. Remember, maxillofacial is a major, traumatic insult to the body and should be treated as such. If you start running a fever or the symptoms get worse, see the dentist.

Question 10

can cyst cause pain and swelling of lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

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Swelling after cyst removal

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Is swelling common after removal of infected cyst?

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Just had surgical removal of retention cyst on lower lip. whenever i look in the mirror now, the swelling worries me. my lip is bent downwards.

A member asked:

Does swelling cause weight gain after laparascopic surgery/ovary removal? the incision was made bigger to remove the cyst. 2 weeks and still swelled.

A member asked:

I had oral cyst removal on the the roof of my mouth and already 2 stitches came out i'm not bleeding but i notice it's swelling what should i do ?

A member asked:

I had carpal tunnel surgery with removal of ganglion cyst 1 month still having a great deal of pain, heat and swelling in my hand. normal?

A member asked:

I had a small cyst removal between my eyebrows doctor never mention swelling would occur. i have swollen eyes with bruises as well, is that normal?

A member asked:

Wrist swelling and pain. feels like a cyst. what is it?

A member asked:

How long does it take for sebacious cyst swelling to go down?

A member asked:

I had a maxillary cyst removed on thursday under g/a how long will i be in pain for and when will the swelling go down?

A member asked:

Can cyst cause pain and swelling of lymph node?

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