A gruesome simulation has explained why a pilonidal cyst can be the 'most painful condition' in the buttocks region.

A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...

There are different types of pilonidal cyst surgery. One involves cutting the cyst to drain the fluid, while another involves removing the cyst completely. Depending on the surgery type, a person can ...

The Bartholin glands sit on either side of the vagina and make lubricating fluid. When these glands get blocked, fluid can back up in them and form a Bartholin cyst. Bartholin cysts are often small ...

Ganglion cysts may look like harmless bumps on the hands or joints, but they are actually small fluid-filled sacs connected to the joint itself. While online "popping" tricks may be tempting, treating ...

Vaginal cysts come in four main types including Bartholin's gland and Müllerian cysts. Most vaginal cysts will go away on their own and do not require medical treatment. See a doctor if the cyst ...

Ovarian cysts are very common. They’re usually a sign of ovulation and have no symptoms. In some cases, they can point to an underlying condition and may need to be removed. The ovaries are part of ...

Q: I'm wondering if there is anything I can do myself to treat white cysts on the scrotum. They are definitely not part of a sexually transmitted disease. I'm a 22-year-old male. A: This type of cyst ...