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A cyst is a fluid [or pus] filled sack that is round, has a well-defined edge to it. It can be red, sore & hot [when infected], and develop a 'head' [like a boil]. There are sebaceous cysts along the hairline in the back of the head and neck, in the arm-pit and upper chest/back areas as well as in the pubic areas. They contain dead skin cells and oil from the oil gland [in which they originate]... The oil & skin cells are professionally referred to as'desquamated epithelium and sebum [hense, 'sebaceous' cyst]... A muscle spasm [knot] is rarely round... and is more eliptical --or long-- in shape. Is never hot or fluid-filled and has a poorly defined edge [border] to it. It is usually 'sore' to palpation [when pushed on] and when you are relaxed it can usually be moved side-to-side, and becomes less-so when you tighten the muscles in the area... Also the soreness increases when the muscles in the same area are tightened...
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Why would a knot last longer than a year?
It depends on your definition of knot. There are often large deposits of fatty tissue called sebaceous cysts which are benign and harmless and can often last for years, sometimes lifetimes. the main difference between a "knot" and a "cyst" would be that a knot suggests it came about as a result of an injury. If you are concerned, check with a dermatologist...
Could their be a tummor because their is a knot on the mid back?
google sebaceous cyst
What does a muscle knot look like?
A muscle knot is a very tight ball of muscle that forms in areas like the neck, back, and shoulders. Muscle knots constrict to cause pain in these areas.
Why the difference between miles and knots?
Miles are a measurement of distance, a knot is a measurement of speeed.
Why is there a knot under right knee?
Could be a Bakers cyst or a DVT. Check out both possibilities.
Could a nickel-size hard knot on the back of my neck be something besides a cyst?
A doctor will be able to tell you.
What is the difference between a hitch and a knot in Boy Scouting?
A knot is used to join two ropes together or a rope to itself while a hitch is used to tie the rope to another object, such as a pole.
What is the knot on Gianluca Ginoble's right wrist?
I believe it is called a ganglion cyst. It is harmless but can be removed if it gets too big or annoying.
Lump on your shoulder that feels like muscle?
A lump on your shoulder that feels like muscle may be a muscle knot. This might be as a result of strain or injury to the shoulder muscle.
What is it when you have a knot under your left ear next to your cheek bone?
Sounds like a swollen gland, but it could be a cyst. Best to have a doctor look at it.
What does it mean if you feel like a cyst or knot inside my back and when you push in it rolls around?
It's likely to be a ganglion. But you should still get it checked out by a doctor.
What is the difference between a knot and a mile?
a mile judges how fast a car or truck goes and a know judges how fast a plane or boat goes
