Question 1

what happens if you pop a cyst in your ear lobe? will it damage my ears permanently?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what kind of cyst it is.  You risk infection and recurrence of the cyst.  Serious damage would not be expected though.  Before you pop it again, have your ENT take a look at it.  Most cysts, if properly removed, won't' come back.  They are also much easier to remove if they haven't been popped or infected in the past. :)

best wishes!

Question 2

what happens if you don't pop a cyst on your wrist?

Accepted Answer

Usually not much: Cysts can get big enuf to be painfull, but that's rare. They can push on a nearby nerve to cause pain, they they shoud be sucked out or operated on.

Question 3

how can you prevent a cyst from popping up on your ovaries?

Accepted Answer

prevent ovulation: Hormonal contraception helps quiet your ovaries and can help prevent cysts/ inhibit ovulation.

Question 4

ive been told i have a large ovarian cyst on the right side. planned op 3rd of august. but i have discomfort on the left side and a popping feeling on?

Accepted Answer

Let your GYN know: If the symptoms are minor, observe, but best to let your surgeon know.

Question 5

do i have to have surgery to get rid of a cyst? (which resulted from me popping a pimple)

Accepted Answer

Abscess?: If this "pimple" has turned into an abscess it will need to be drained to heal.  An abscess walls itself off from the body, making it much less likely to be cleared up by antibiotics.

Question 6

what cause pain and pressure in back of the knee? there is no bakers cyst. i have been having painful popping and locking? what could this be. help

Accepted Answer

Could be: ligament tear and arthritis. May be an Orthopedic consult with or without MRI

Question 7

i have a bump on the side of my lips where the upper & bottom lip meet, it don't seem like a cyst cuz its dry & tried popping but wont pop! any suggesti?

Accepted Answer

Cheilits: Irritation of the angles of the mouth can be caused by overzelous teet flossing, vitamins deficiency and by saliva accumulating in the area. If persist you should go to a dr.

Question 8

can popping a sebaceous armpit cyst myself cause nerve damage, to my armpit?

Accepted Answer

Armpit cyst: You are more apt to be  causing an infection rather than nerve damage when you pop a cyst.

Question 9

i have a red pimple-like bump after popping my previous pimple. could it possibly become a cyst because bacteria went deeper inside the pore?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rupturing a pimple can cause a cyst, and its one of the reasons we discourage people from doing this.

Question 10

can you have mucoceles on back inside lower gum (near back molar and tongue)? tiny painless cyst keeps popping (no pus) and reoccuring (7 days now)

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Not being able to examine the lesion I can only tell you that it should be examined to be able to properly diagnose the lesion.  Please see your Dentist or an Oral Surgeon.

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What happens if you pop a cyst

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What happens if you pop a cyst in your ear lobe? will it damage my ears permanently?

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What happens if you don't pop a cyst on your wrist?

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How can you prevent a cyst from popping up on your ovaries?

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Ive been told i have a large ovarian cyst on the right side. planned op 3rd of august. but i have discomfort on the left side and a popping feeling on?

A member asked:

Do i have to have surgery to get rid of a cyst? (which resulted from me popping a pimple)

A member asked:

What cause pain and pressure in back of the knee? there is no bakers cyst. i have been having painful popping and locking? what could this be. help

A member asked:

I have a bump on the side of my lips where the upper & bottom lip meet, it don't seem like a cyst cuz its dry & tried popping but wont pop! any suggesti?

A member asked:

Can popping a sebaceous armpit cyst myself cause nerve damage, to my armpit?

A member asked:

I have a red pimple-like bump after popping my previous pimple. could it possibly become a cyst because bacteria went deeper inside the pore?

A member asked:

Can you have mucoceles on back inside lower gum (near back molar and tongue)? tiny painless cyst keeps popping (no pus) and reoccuring (7 days now)

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