Lumps, swellings, and bumps: What’s normal and what’s not

We all notice them at some point. A small bump under the skin, a swelling that wasn’t there yesterday, a lump that feels a ...
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10 Causes for Why Your Vagina May Be Swollen

Your vagina can be swollen for common reasons such as pregnancy, hormonal shifts that can increase infection risk, or the use of irritants like soaps. It may even be due to sexual activity and arousal ...
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Pilonidal cyst symptoms and treatment

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways A pilonidal cyst is a painful lump located at the base of the spine at the top of the buttocks.Symptoms can include a painful lump, discharge, and ...
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Ask the Harvard Experts: Baker’s cysts cause swelling behind the knee

Q: What is a Baker’s cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it? A: A Baker’s cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. It was named after a British surgeon, William Baker, who described ...
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How to Tell the Difference Between Tonsil Cysts and Tonsil Cancer

Tonsil cysts and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms. A doctor can differentiate between them with tests like imaging and biopsies. Your tonsils are lumps of lymph tissue at the back of your ...