Can cysts cause fever?
My mother has a known cyst, and she's had a low-grade fever on and off for the past few days. We're wondering if there's any connection. Can having a cyst somehow cause a fever?
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5 months ago
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Usually, normal cysts just sit there quietly. But if a cyst gets infected, it can definitely cause a fever. I remember having to skip my weekend food tour because of a nasty infected sebaceous cyst that gave me a high temperature!
5 months ago
I know how terrifying it is to suddenly get a fever when you have a cyst, your mind immediately goes to the worst scenario. Take a deep breath. A fever usually just means there is some infection, which can be easily treated with antibiotics by a doctor.
5 months ago
Normally cysts are benign and painless, but if they get infected, they can form an abscess and cause fever. If you have a fever along with redness, warmth, or severe pain around the cyst area, you should get it checked by a doctor immediately.
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5 months ago
Since managing my thyroid, I always keep a track of any physical changes. A simple ovarian or skin cyst shouldn't cause fever unless it is ruptured or infected. Please get a blood test and consult your doctor for a proper follow-up.
5 months ago
I had a ruptured cyst last year which caused sudden severe pain and a high fever. My realistic tip is: do not ignore a fever if you have a known cyst. Go to the clinic, get an ultrasound done, and let the doctors treat the infection properly.