Question 1

tailbone swollen and pregnant. how can i tell if its a cyst or just regular swellng? if it is a cyst will it go away on its own? swellings calmed down

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See your OB/GYN: Tailbone discomfort is almost universal for pregnant women in the last 5 weeks of pregnancy.  If there is a growth to be worried about, you should talk to your doctor about it and maybe consider imaging tests after you have delivered.

Question 2

i just had a cyst on my vocal cord removed wednesday. on the side where the md chipped my tooth my tongue is swollen and numb. will the swelling go down and will i get feeling back? the doctor didn't mention any of that in my post op care.

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Yes: Chances are a nerve was injured during the procedure but most of the time it does recover!  Be patient.....

Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 3

i think i have a cyst. my lower abdomen/bladder area very swollen. is it normal for that swelling to go away if i sleep and then come back in the day?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: A cyst may o may not go away by itself depends on the size. Your description of swollen on abdomen/bladder  need evaluation, it may be an infection or simple cyst.It is best to see doctor.

Question 4

i had a cyst on my face (cheek area) that i squeezed & it burst under my skin. should i see a doctor? the area is now very swollen. i have been trying cold compresses to bring down the swelling with a small result. is there really anything else that a doc

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I : I am  trying to visualize how large this is. I can't diagnose this. If the area is swollen, tender and warm you could have an infection, possibly even cellulitis. If this is the case, it is recommended that it be evaluated. If the swelling is continuing to spread you may need to be seen at the emergency room. If you develop cellulitis or if you already have it, that can be serious.

Question 5

hey!2 days ago i felt a slight pain in my tailbone it was bearable until today i cant lie down on my back i cant event lie on my sides,no fall or injury in the past days.as far as i know its not cyst there is a bit swelling but it hurts in the bone?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a doctor, have an examination and a definitive diagnosis made. Good Luck

Question 6

i had a ganglion cyst removed on thursday of this week, my hand is swollen, what can i do to treat the swelling.?

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RICE: First elevate the extremity.  Some post-op swelling is to be expected and should resolved in a week or so.  If however your incision is draining, or your hand is red and warm, this may be a post-op infection.  You should contact your surgeon so that they can evaluate your hand asap to rule this out.

Question 7

i had an ultrasound that found an epididymal cyst in my testicle. the testicle has also been somewhat swollen. is it the cyst causing the swelling? it hasn't been painful and the ultrasound didn't find any cancer so i assume it has to be the cyst?

Accepted Answer

: Likely. You may watch and wait. You could check you testicle every couple of weeks. If the "swelling" more than doubles, you get pain, tenderness, swelling in your groin, fever or weight loss, see your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

i think i have a bakers cyst that has ruptured or is about to. can i exercise? do i need to see an md? no leg swelling, just back of knee swollen& red

Accepted Answer

Yes, you: should see a doctor if you have Baker's cyst that is swollen and red.

Question 9

hi does probiotics supplement safe during first month pregnancy and to keep continue..? is help cyst in vagina and swelling inside & digestive issue.?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics ?: Probiotics are not considered harmful in pregnancy, and can assist in prevention of constipation.

Question 10

swelling on toe after ganglion cyst aspiration for the 6th time.  not responding to antiobiotics for 4 weeks. swollen/red, no worse, no better. cause?

Accepted Answer

?Gout ?: I wonder if you also have gouthy arthritis. Its worth to have your your acid checked by a simple blood test. If it's gout , Colchicine  for several days , will help to take care of swelling, redness and pain. Meanwhile your doctor will advice you how to reduce your uric acid level with medications and diet.

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Tailbone swollen and pregnant how can i tell if its a cyst or just regular swellng if it is a cyst will it go away on its own swellings calmed down

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Tailbone swollen and pregnant. how can i tell if its a cyst or just regular swellng? if it is a cyst will it go away on its own? swellings calmed down

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I just had a cyst on my vocal cord removed wednesday. on the side where the md chipped my tooth my tongue is swollen and numb. will the swelling go down and will i get feeling back? the doctor didn't mention any of that in my post op care.

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I think i have a cyst. my lower abdomen/bladder area very swollen. is it normal for that swelling to go away if i sleep and then come back in the day?

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I had a cyst on my face (cheek area) that i squeezed & it burst under my skin. should i see a doctor? the area is now very swollen. i have been trying cold compresses to bring down the swelling with a small result. is there really anything else that a doc

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Hey!2 days ago i felt a slight pain in my tailbone it was bearable until today i cant lie down on my back i cant event lie on my sides,no fall or injury in the past days.as far as i know its not cyst there is a bit swelling but it hurts in the bone?

A member asked:

I had a ganglion cyst removed on thursday of this week, my hand is swollen, what can i do to treat the swelling.?

A member asked:

I had an ultrasound that found an epididymal cyst in my testicle. the testicle has also been somewhat swollen. is it the cyst causing the swelling? it hasn't been painful and the ultrasound didn't find any cancer so i assume it has to be the cyst?

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I think i have a bakers cyst that has ruptured or is about to. can i exercise? do i need to see an md? no leg swelling, just back of knee swollen& red

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Hi does probiotics supplement safe during first month pregnancy and to keep continue..? is help cyst in vagina and swelling inside & digestive issue.?

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Swelling on toe after ganglion cyst aspiration for the 6th time. not responding to antiobiotics for 4 weeks. swollen/red, no worse, no better. cause?

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