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Suggest Remedies For A Painful Cyst On The Neck

Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016

Question: I had a "cyst" on my neck that was operated on. However it continues to bleed and I am awaiting another operation to take it out again. However this evening it has become very e very painful. I was wondering if it looked healthy or if there was anything I could do. (see attached photo)

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach a photo.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

There is no photo attached. So please try to attach it once again.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (13 minutes later)

I will upload the photo again sorry for the problems

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may try to drain it.

Detailed Answer:
It looks fine. No infection signs. However as it gives pain, you may try to drain it with a needle. You should also wash it with some antiseptic and keep the area dry and clean.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar