Painful lump in my cheek...?!

Painful lump in my cheek...?

At first it seemed like a normal pimple was forming, however after a while I noticed that it was very painful to touch. I thought I could squeeze it, but i just hurt much more afterwards. Now, 3 days later, I can feel a (very) large lump in my cheek when I gently squeeze that area...on the surface it is just little swollen red mark. There is probably a large buildup of fluid under my skin there. I read that it might be a "cyst." Will this go away after a while...can I buy something to treat it...or do I have to see my doctor to have it drained or removed?

2 weeks ago
Im not sure what a "cyst" is...also I read the term "absyss" as well.

2 weeks ago
Its on the outside of my cheek, and is in the middle of the cheek area.

You should probably go see your doctor. I mean, it couldn't hurt to just go and ask the nurse to look at it and see if you need to make an appointment. When in doubt, it's always best to get it checked.

You didn't say where on your cheek it was, but if it's close to your teeth, definitely get to a doctor/dentist. Dental abscesses can become quite serious if left untreated.