A cyst is an abnormal structure which can appear anywhere in or on the body and shouldn’t be left ignored for long. It can either trigger an infection or a disease, so it would be better to consult a physician to assure whether it’s benign or not. The common ailments associated with a cyst are namely Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Polycystic Kidney Disease and Fibrocystic Breast Disease. An overview of these ailments is as follows:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Otherwise abbreviated as PCOS, this ailment is known to cause abnormality in the functioning of the ovary and also an increase of the androgen hormone in a woman’s body. The ovaries of women diagnosed with this disease have a number of small cysts within them, because of which the disease’s name contains the word “polycystic”. Root cause is rupturing of an over grown egg and its debris causes obstruction which may give symptoms i.e. erratic or no menstrual period, acne, obesity and excess hair growth etc.

Polycystic Kidney Disease: This is an inherited disease which is caused due to abnormal mutations in the genes. Numerous fluid-filled cysts develop on the surface of the kidney, causing it to malfunction and enlarge gradually. Although these cysts are noncancerous, their presence in a large number and the increase in their size can cause harm to the kidney. Evident symptoms include an increase in the size of the abdomen due to enlarged kidneys, blood in the urine, kidney failure and high blood pressure. People with this ailment have an increased risk of developing cysts in the liver with increasing age, which is an expected complication of this condition. Fibrocystic