We hope that you had an exciting and enjoyable time in the wilderness on your Outdoor Action Trip. After you’ve gotten a shower and washed your clothes, there are a few important pieces of information ...

Mucous cysts develop when salivary glands become plugged. They’re usually temporary, but if left untreated, they can become permanent. A mucous cyst, also known as a mucocele, is a fluid-filled ...

Peter Weiss, MD, is a practicing OB/GYN and former Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. Functional cysts usually go away on their own after 2-3 menstrual cycles. Endometriomas, ...

Health experts are cautioning about Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare but serious eye infection linked to contaminated tap water, especially for contact lens wearers. A UK study revealed a ...

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A spermatocele (also called a spermatic or epididymal cyst) is a fluid-filled sac that grows in the epididymis -- a tightly coiled tube about 20 feet long where the sperm matures as it passes through.

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Transactions of the American Microscopical Society, Vol. 93, No. 4, Symposium: Perspectives on the Biology of Dormancy (Oct., 1974), pp. 578-593 (16 pages) In spite of a rather large number of reports ...

Most vaginal bumps are harmless, but some might signal an infection. Other causes may include cysts, ingrown hairs, and, in rare cases, vaginal cancer. Vaginal bumps typically resolve and go away on ...

Some people may feel pain during ovulation. But other health conditions, such as cysts or endometriosis, can also cause pain during ovulation and may require medical attention. Ovulation is a critical ...

A parent or caregiver needs to seek medical attention if the toddler’s diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, is accompanied by a fever of 102°F (38°C) or higher, or there are signs of dehydration. While ...

The pancreas-- a spongy, tadpole-shaped organ located behind the stomach-- makes enzymes our bodies need to digest food and hormones to regulate blood sugar levels. If the pancreas is injured, its ...