What Is Involved With Infected Cysts?

By Amanda Clark

Cysts are common problems for many people, and can be found anywhere on the body. Abnormal sacs containing either fluid, semi-solid matter, or a combination of both, have many causes, and appear for no apparent reason. In some cases, they can turn into abscesses, or infected cysts.

Whilst they can be found anywhere on the body, they are most likely to be found on the skin, breasts, testicles, eyelids and joints. Ovarian cysts are also common.

Whilst the majority of cysts remain small, infected cysts can be extraordinarily large. Whilst very large cysts or debilitatingly painful cysts will result in immediate surgery, smaller infections can be treated with antibiotics.

Whilst antibiotics are effective, this is only to a point, and they can often recur. For some people, such problems are a part of daily life and are closely linked with acne issues through puberty. Longer courses of antibiotics can be prescribed in such cases. However, as immunity to medication builds, other steps may be taken.

Whilst major surgery may be necessary in some instances, (for testicular and ovarian cysts for example), most surgeries are performed in less than an hour in an outpatient clinic, and under local anesthetic.

Whichever procedure is necessary, they are most often successful. However, in some cases complications may arise should the entire root not be removed, or a portion of the cyst is left in. As a rule too, infected cysts are usually treated, often through draining, to quell infection to make the procedure easier.

Though infected cysts can be incredibly painful, and cause severe discomfort to the patient, they are very seldom malignant and result in cancer. However, even if they are benign, it is often the best course of action to remove them. One thing is for certain though; they should not be squeezed; painful and likely to spread infection, it is always best to seek medical attention. - 31802

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