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My child as a cyst on her butt one side is normal size and the another side is swollen can you tell me what kinda cyst could it be? and what would need to be done to remove it?

Q: my child as a cyst on her butt one side is normal size and the another side is swollen can you tell me what kinda cyst could it be? and what would need to be done to remove it?

: Depending on the size &amp; location this may benefit from moist heat several times a day. These are usually an abscess. If it is a small abscess it may drain &amp; heal. If it doesn't respond it may need surgical drainage to heal. Discuss it with your doc.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Depending on the size & location this may benefit from moist heat several times a day. These are usually an abscess. If it is a small abscess it may drain & heal. If it doesn't respond it may need surgical drainage to heal. Discuss it with your doc.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 1/9/2023

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A member asked:

My child as a cyst on her butt one side is normal size and the another side is swollen can you tell me what kinda cyst could it be? and what would need to be done to remove it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Ungerleider agreed

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