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I had a lump ibetween my shoulders saw gp they said infected cyst resting on a nerve, on antibiotics v painful should i go to a&e feeling v unwell?
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A and E: I am not sure what a;e would be. I do know that sometimes these "cysts" which are usually sebaceous cysts (inflamed oil glands), will not get better with antibiotics and must be surgically removed (minor procedure).
Answered 2/23/2014
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Need for evaluation: If you have been on antibiotics for a couple of days and the lesion is still painful you should see your doctor again as the lesion may need to be drained. It is not feasible to provide a more meaningful opinion without examining the lesion.
Answered 2/23/2014
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