Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside the ovaries. While most cysts are harmless and resolve on their own, some may cause discomfort or lead to health complications.

I fell down our stairs hauling boxes and hurt my knee. I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of it that is the size of a tennis ball. I have gone to an orthopedic doctor and had an ultrasound ...

If your OB/GYN tells you that you have ovarian cysts, it might make you worry about ovarian cancer. But even though these two conditions can bring on similar symptoms, they’re very different ...

It is best to avoid popping a cyst as this can increase the risk of infection. However, various home remedies may help a cyst to heal on its own. Medical treatments may also be an option in some ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

Cystic-acne sufferers know that a cyst is not the same beast as your garden-variety pimple. While whitehead pimples sit on the surface of the skin (which, though unsightly, means they’re easier ...

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Ingrown hair cysts can usually be treated at home. Taking steps like stopping shaving, keeping the area clean, and applying over-the-counter medications will ease symptoms while the cysts heal.

A pilonidal cyst, sometimes called pilonidal disease, is a fluid-filled sac that usually occurs on the tailbone at the top of the buttocks. It usually starts as an infection of a hair follicle in the ...

Other diagnostic tools, such as pelvic ultrasounds or MRIs, may be used to identify cysts or adhesions but cannot confirm endometriosis on their own. Laparoscopic surgery can remove endometriosis ...

Purpose Our hand and forearm registries were established to evaluate safety, function, quality of life and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing thumb and finger implant arthroplasties, as well ...