Some bumps on the toe, such as lipomas or cysts, may not cause symptoms and can remain untreated. Others, like gout, should be assessed and treated promptly by a healthcare provider. Bunions—also ...

Doctors can drain a ganglion cyst with a needle and syringe. They can also surgically remove the cyst. Although surgery lowers the chance that the cyst will return, it can cause lasting pain and ...

A pilonidal cyst is a sac filled with hair and skin debris that forms at the bottom of your tailbone. The recovery time after surgery depends on the procedure type and if you need stitches. In some ...

Incomplete sealing of the urachus — a line of connectivity between a fetus and the umbilical cord — can cause a urachal cyst to develop. It can lead to abdominal pain and other symptoms and often ...

Cysts and tumors are both types of lumps commonly found in the body. While they can be similar in appearance, you can tell apart with a few key characteristics. Cysts are typically benign and are ...