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I have a reocurring cyst like swelling on my buttock. i have gone to the doctor they have told me its is nothing, however all they did was look.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Cyst: it is perfectly normal to diagnose a cyst by looking at it so I would not worry about it at all

Answered 3/7/2016

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Cyst: Do you have a diagnosis. If it is bothering you, ask to have it removed. An ultrasound may help with the diagnosis. All the best.

Answered 3/7/2016

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A member asked:

I have a reocurring cyst like swelling on my buttock. i have gone to the doctor they have told me its is nothing, however all they did was look.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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