Cyst

It was exactly 2 weeks before my sister’s wedding. I was travelling and as I checked-in and got ready to go out, my friend noticed a huge lump on my neck. I almost had a heart attack when I look at the mirror.

It was huge and I have never seen it before. It was not painful; I didn’t feel anything until I know its there.

So, I went to a clinic near my house. The doctor was a nice and friendly person. But when I told her about the lump, she only thing she said was “It’s a thyroid”.

And asked me how long I have had it. I kept telling her it was never there but according to her, “it’s impossible for it to just appear that big. You must have have had it for a long time but didn’t notice it”.

I told her that I am extremely sure I don’t have any lump near my neck until that day. But this nice Doctor seems very confident and explained the situation with thyroid. Later, she suggested a blood test and I didn’t waste any time.

The following day I went to get the result.

Me: Hi Doc

Doctor: Hi Aziz… I am very happy to inform you that your result came out good.

Me: You just made my day!

Doctor: *explain all the figures* so, from here, I can conclude that yours is called “Eu Thyroid”

Me: What does that mean?

Doctor: It’s inactive and harmless. You may remove it for cosmetic purpose. But its ok if you don’t want to.

Me: Are you saying it’s gonna be like that forever?

Doctor: Yes

Me: *WTF*

She prescribed some antibiotics and painkiller. I was just confused.

My friends suggested for a second opinion and I agreed. But I was just too busy with work and preparation for my sister’s wedding. So I just delay…

Until one evening, 2 days before my trip to hometown. It was so painful I wanted to cry. I had no choice but to go to a specialist. And Ampang Puteri being the nearest to my house made it easy.

The Doctor prescribed a painkiller and arranged an ultrasound and appointment with the specialist the next morning.

I did the ultrasound at 9.00am and went to see the Doctor at 10.45. The name was Dr Sakinah and she was friendly.

Dr Sakinah

She told me it’s a cyst (like a water bag formed in between of your skin & organ) And said:

Doctor Sakinah: im going to put a needle into it and remove the liquid

Me: ok…. When can we do this?

Doctor Sakinah: Now.

Me: huh? Ok… but I will be taking a flight to Alor Setar tomorrow. Is it ok?

Doctor Sakinah: Don’t worry. It’s a simple procedure. You can do whatever you want

Me: Ok.

She asked me to relax, stay put and try not to swallow. I tried my best.. but honestly it was difficult. Imagine having a needle stuck on your neck.

Doctor Sakinah: “It’s blood”

Me: *Blink*

Doctor Sakinah: “this tube is full… im going to leave the needle on you and replace another tube”

Me: *Blink*

Doctor Sakinah: Ok, very good… it’s done.. (as she remove the needle)

That was when my head start spinning. It was like the entire world is moving. I remember saying “Doctor, I feel dizzy”. And that’s it. I don’t remember what happen next.

The next thing I know was the doctor waking me up asking if I was ok. My whole body was sweating.

Doctor Sakinah: Are you ok? Were you nervous?

Me: aah… maybe

Doctor Sakinah: Ok, just relax…. Don’t worry. Just close your eyes and sleep

“Nurse, get him a hot milo”

She woke me up after a while and told me to drink the milo and relax for an hour (she knew I drove)

Doctor Sakinah: Here is the blood. Do you want to keep it?

Me: NO! Why?

Doctor Sakinah: Some people like to keep it.

Me: That’s weird… ok, by the way, What is the cause for this? Issit lack of some vitamins or anything?

Doctor Sakinah: No. the reason is unknown but most likely is genetic.

Me: is there anything I should take to prevent it?

Doctor Sakinah: No. Don’t worry. If it grow again, come and see me and ill remove it again. Take some chewing gum with you in your flight tomorrow.

Me: Ok. Thank you.

Doctor Sakinah: Now you go home and rest. Ok?

Me: Allright.

Doctor Sakinah: Rest properly!

Me: Ok..

She prescribed some meds and I went home to rest. Half an hour later, I had an appointment with Zaff and then 2 more appointments. At the same time, I was on the phone with my family to sort out stuff..

Can u see it?

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The human body occasionally creates structures and substances which serve no discernible purpose. Such is the case with a membrane-covered growth called a cyst. A cyst is generally formed on the surface of an organ or in the empty spaces between muscle and skin tissues. Generally speaking, most cysts are harmless (benign) and self-contained, filled with air, infected fluids or semi-solid substances such as sebum.

A cyst may be caused by a defect during fetal development, an infection or some unknown reason. Many people may notice small, hard lumps under their forearms or wrists, for example. These lumps are actually a form of cyst called a sebaceous cyst. A lump in the wrist may be a ganglion cyst. Some people develop a cyst on their vocal cords. It is not unusual to discover a cyst under one's scalp or face.

While a cyst may not be harmful or cancerous, it can be extremely painful.

Source: www.wisegeek.com

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