Cysts are sac-like pockets or lumps that may be filled with fluid, semi solid material or air. Cysts are very common and the majority are benign (non cancerous.) The cysts can occur on any part of the body or under the skin. The size of cyst varies from being small to very large. Homeopathic medicines for cysts are used to treat sebaceous cyst, cystic acne, Chalazion, ganglion, pilonidal cyst, knee cyst, breast cyst and cyst in male and female genitals.
They are of different types and mostly don’t cause any symptoms. But sometimes they may cause pain. When the lump is filled with pus it indicates an infection and is then called as an abscess.
Causes
There are various reasons behind cyst and the cause depends on the type of cyst. Some of the general reasons include blockages of ducts or sebaceous glands, infection, chronic inflammatory conditions, inherited diseases. In the majority of cases the cyst doesn’t cause pain. They turn painful if they are inflamed, infected or when they rupture.
Symptoms
Some cyst like cysts of the skin, tissues under the skin, breast cyst, eyelid cyst, ganglion can be felt from outside on examination. But cyst in internal organs like lungs, liver may be asymptomatic and can be first discovered only after ultrasound, CT scan or MRI is done by a doctor for some other purpose. Most cysts are asymptomatic but some may lead to symptoms. Whether the symptoms appear or not depend on the size of cyst , location of cyst, type of cyst and if they are infected or not. For example in case of breast cyst pain, tenderness can occur in the breast. In case of infection of cyst under skin there may occur discharge of thick yellow matter. In ovarian cyst menstrual irregularities, pain while intercourse, pelvic pain can arise.
Types of Cysts
There are around 100 types of cyst. Some of the common ones are as follows :
- Epidermoid Cysts
They are small non cancerous lump that form under the skin and are most common on the face, neck and trunk. They grow slowly, can have no symptoms or it may have pain on touch. They appear as small round lumps on skin. Its other signs and symptoms include swelling, redness, tenderness. They may also discharge thick, yellow, offensive matter.
- Sebaceous Cyst
These are non cancerous skin cysts that commonly form on the face, neck, or torso. These are fluid or semi fluid filled bumps and are a little harder. Usually these are not painful but in case of large cysts they can be uncomfortable or severely painful and may cause pressure. It can get inflamed and become tender and the skin over the cyst may be red, warm. There may be drainage from the cyst having a foul smell.
- Acne cyst (Cystic Acne)
These are severe types of acne in which painful, pus filled lumps form under the skin. It may rupture and leave scars. Infection also spreads when these bursts. They occur from a sum of hormonal changes and trapping of bacteria, oil, and dry skin cells in the skin pores. These form when this infection goes deep in the skin. They are painful, tender and itchy. They can occur on the face, neck, chest, back.
- Chalazion Cyst
It is a small, painless lump that develops on the upper or lower eyelid. They occur from clogged meibomian glands. If infected they appear red, swollen and painful.
- Ganglion Cyst
It refers to a benign (non cancerous), round lump filled with jelly like material that most commonly develop along the tendons / joints. They commonly occur on wrists or hands but may also develop in the ankles and feet. They may become painful when they press on a nearby nerve.
- Pilonidal Cyst
It is a sac in the skin that develops near the tailbone at the top of the area between the cleft of buttocks. It contains hair and skin debris. When it gets infected there appears redness, swelling, soreness, pain in it and also discharge of pus that can have foul smell or blood.
- Pilar Cyst
They are small fluid filled lumps that form under the skin. Though they can occur on any of the body surface but mostly (in 90% of the cases) occur on the scalp. They are round or dome-shaped and are flesh coloured.
- Dermoid Cyst
It is sac-like growth near the skin surface and is a congenital condition I.e. present at birth. They may contain hair , teeth, fluid, skin tissue, skin glands that produce sweat and oil. Mostly they occur on the face, lower back, inside the skull and in the ovaries.
- Baker’s Cyst
Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that develops behind the knee. It is also known as popliteal cyst. In some of its cases no symptoms are present while in others symptoms occur like knee pain, stiffness, limited range of motion of the knee. The symptoms may worsen after prolonged standing.
- Breast Cyst
These are non cancerous fluid-filled lumps within the breast. They can be single or multiple in number. They may be painful or tender. They may cause nipple discharge and the lump may increase in size and become tender before periods and decrease in size and become non tender after periods.
- Cyst in Female Genital
Ovarian Cyst
These are fluid – filled sacs that develop in ovaries. They may develop in one or both the ovaries. These are common in women of child bearing age group.
They may not cause any symptoms in many cases. While in other cases they may cause symptoms like pain, abdominal bloating, pelvic pain before or during menses, pain while doing intercourse, pain in lower back, pain in thighs.
Bartholin Cyst
It is a small fluid filled near the vaginal opening due to blockage of the bartholin glands around the vaginal opening which secrete fluid for vaginal lubrication. It is painless but when infected there occurs redness , heat, swelling, pain, tenderness in the lump, discomfort while walking / sitting, pain during intercourse and fever.
Nabothian Cyst
These are lumps which are filled with mucus that develops on the surface of the cervix. These don’t cause any pain or other symptoms and usually come into notice when a doctor examines the cervix for other problems. In case infection occurs in this cyst then discharge from vagina, inter menstrual bleeding or pelvic pain may occur
Vaginal Cyst
They refer to lumps of fluid, semi solid matter, air or pus that develop on or under the vaginal lining. They are asymptomatic but when enlarged can lead to pain, itching, discomfort during intercourse, and increase the chances of infection.
12. Cyst in Male Genitals
Epididymal Cyst
It is also known as spermatocele and refers to a fluid – filled lump that forms on the epididymis (a coiled tube that stores sperms as they mature and carry from testes to the vas deferens). It doesn’t cause any symptoms but when it gets large it may cause heaviness, discomfort and pain in the affected testicle and fullness behind and above the testicle.
Apart from above the cyst can form in glands and various organs like the liver, lungs, kidneys, brain, pancreas, thyroid gland.
Homeopathic Medicines for Cysts
There is great scope of treating cases of cyst in homeopathy. The homeopathic medicines help in dissolving the cysts in a very effective manner. Various types of cyst come under the treatable parameters of homeopathic medicines. These medicines dissolve the cyst and also bring relief in the associated symptoms linked with it. Homeopathic medicines for treating these cases are of natural origin so treat them in a very safe manner. Timely use of well indicated medicine for cyst often prevents surgical intervention.
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Silicea – Top Grade Medicine
Silicea is a leading homeopathic medicine for cases of cyst. Its use is highly recommended for dissolving different types of cyst. It is effective for treating sebaceous cyst, cystic acne, Chalazion, ganglion, pilonidal cyst, knee cyst, breast cyst and cyst in male and female genitals. Other than these it is a marvellous medicine to manage condition with pus formation. Hence its use is also valuable in treating cases of infected cyst. In such cases it helps in clearing the pus discharges that can be foul smelling.
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Hepar Sulph – For Infected Skin Cyst (abscess) with Pus Discharge
It is a great medicine for managing cases of skin cyst with pus discharge. In cases like cystic acne, pilonidal cyst it works very effectively. There is pus discharge that can be offensive in nature. The discharge may also be blood stained. In the cyst there may be pain, tenderness and sensitivity to touch the lump where it is required. Pain is throbbing and splinter like.
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Apis Mellifica – For Ovarian Cyst
This is a very useful medicine for treating cases of ovarian cyst. For using this medicine pain in ovaries is there. The pain is mainly burning, stinging type. It may also be a sharp cutting type. In many cases needing it, ovarian pain is felt during intercourse. The pain may extend from ovaries down to the thighs sometimes. Other attending symptoms are tightness, weight, heaviness and tenderness in the ovarian region.
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Ruta – For Ganglion Cyst
This medicine is prepared from a plant named Ruta graveolens commonly known as Rue. This plant belongs to family rutaceae. It is a very beneficial medicine for dissolving ganglion cyst. It mainly works best in the ganglion of the wrist.
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Calcarea Fluor – For Cyst in Eyelids (Chalazion)
This medicine has great affinity to treat cystic lumps in eyelids. It gradually decreases the size of this cyst.
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Graphites – For Sebaceous Cyst
It is another prominent medicine for treating cases of sebaceous cysts, like medicine Silicea. In cases needing it, scanty pus discharge from the cyst may be present.
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Sabina – For Cyst in Vulva of Females
This medicine is prepared from plant Juniperus sabina. This plant belongs to family coniferae. It is well indicated for cyst in vulva in females. The cysts are very sensitive and painful, the pain being tearing type. The pains are worse during rest.
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Calcarea Sulph – For Managing Yellow Lumpy Discharge
This medicine works well in cases where yellow lumpy discharge are present. the pus is thick. The discharge can also be blood stained.
Other Important Medicines
Bromium – Well-indicated for cyst on neck
Baryta Carb – Prominent medicine for cysts under the arm-pit
Iodum – An important remedy for thyroid cyst
Mujhe bartholin cyst h kya yai medicine se shi hoga
My daughter has been diagnosed with mesenteric cyst on right side of illiac fossa she is only 23 days old please help ..
There has been no complications seen and she seems pretty much normal and have no any kind of issue at all..
Allopathic medicine practitioner have suggested to operate on her but I need to know if there is any possibility of cure by homeopathy medicine
11.89cm Dermoid ovarian cyst homeopathy medicine for fast cure.
My son aged 22 years has been suffering due to Retention Syst Lingual surface Epiglottis diagnosed by ENT surgeon and suggests surgery ,as soon as possible.
Kindly may suggest treatment and prescription. Regards.
मुझे एपिडरमाइट सिस्टम था जिसकी सर्जरी 2 साल पहले हो चुकी है किंतु अभी शिष्ट शरीर में मौजूद है चंडीगढ़ पीजीआई मेरी सर्जरी हुई थी यह अभी भी धीरे-धीरे बढ़ रहा है डॉक्टर के अनुसार कृपया उचित समाधान करें होम्योपैथिक दवा में इसका क्या इलाज है बताएं
My brother has been diagnosed with adrenal cysts. What is the best homeopathic remedy please?
Dear Sir, my wife suffers lungs cysts. CT scans shows multiple cysts on lungs. She feels some times cough and also shortness of breath. Please advise suitable homeopathic medicines. She is 47 years old.
Best regards.
छह वर्ष के बच्चे का गला में सिस्ट गांठ कि तरह हो गया है होम्योपैथिक दवा
बताइये जो बिल्कुल सही तरिके से ठिक हो जाय
I am suffering from apkd. Multiple cysts seen on both kidneys and liver.Some of them are too large.Please suggest any homeopathy medicine to cure tem.
simple renal cyst in my kidney kft normal eGFR 103 all reports are normal cyst size 12mm 8mm 5mm 6mm
Hi, Dr Sharma kindly prescribe me an effective medicine for liver cyst size of 1cm.
A syst has developed on one side of my knee for about 2 months I observe it
छह वर्ष के बच्चे का गला में सिस्ट गांठ कि तरह हो गया है होम्योपैथिक दवा
बताइये जो बिल्कुल सही तरिके से ठिक हो जाय
Mam I have done left ovary surgery on march because of 7cm cyst now again I have 6 cm cyst and I am taking visanne tab but I am not having period for three months what to do pl suggest
Hi dr sharma, my mum has a big cyst lump looking thing on the back of her knee- thinking its bakers cyst. We use homeopathy so just wondering what can help her please ? Thankyou, Alanah.
How to treat pancreatic sereus cystadenoma with homeopathy? Thank you.
My wife have cyst above breast. The 5 mm size with swelling. Some times its seen to more size and few times light feel pain also.
Which one medicine is good to cure this.
Sir kindly prescribe an effective medicine for simple left kidney cysts and obliged.
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My son aged 22 years has been suffering due to Retention Syst Lingual surface Epiglottis diagnosed by ENT surgeon and suggests surgery ,as soon as possible.
Kindly may suggest treatment and prescription. Regards.
My wife have arachnoid cyst and size is 4.3 cm in brain can we treat in homeopathy and it will work homeopathy in this
My brother also has an arachnoid cyst. It causes constant pressure in his brain and migraines. It’s located in the third ventricle-near the brain stem. No surgeons want to touch it What will help dissolve it or at least shrink it enough so it reduces the pressure.
I have a 1.5 CM spermatocele. What are appropriate homeopathics? Had a large one removed last Dec and developed a hematoma. Now another cyst is growing.
Ma’am, I have a swelling in the rt in the neck which is gradually increasing in size, with no history of pain or any difficulty. Can homoeopathy cure this
Hello Dr. I have a cyst inside my neck that was diagnosed as just a cyst after a Cat Scan. I was told that it was not cancerous. It is attached in to the tissue in front of of my Thyroid bone, but not attached to it. I was told to watch it to see if it gets any larger. I don’t want to set and wait. I don’t know if it is ganglion or infected. The Dr. only stated that he didn’t know anything about the Thyroid. That is when I found out that there is not a ENT. Now there are doctors who separate and only deal with one part or another. This is shameful. I would like to treat it with Homeopathy. Thank you, Tanya
Hi Dr Sharma, my 15 years daughter has arachnoid cyst just diagnosed yesterday after CT head. Should we try heamopathy? Please suggest
Poor eye sight as a result of Herpes Zoster infection in eye area.
overian syst er perfect homeo medicine pls