It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes ...

A photo of a cyst nematode's head viewed through a high-power microscope shows its esophageal glands, which produce effectors it uses to infect host plants. The image was digitally edited to highlight ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Vaginal bumps are often harmless but can sometimes be a sign of an infection or, rarely, vaginal cancer. Contact dermatitis, cysts, folliculitis, and STIs ...

Potential causes of stabbing pain in the pelvic area include cysts, round ligament pain, infections, endometriosis, and more. The most suitable treatment for sudden, stabbing pelvic pain will depend ...