Question 1

knee and ankle pain, small cyst on the calf, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

More history?: You may have a skin abscess or other superficial to deep inflammatorry/infectious process around affected areas . You need to provide more descriptive details or consult your dr

Question 2

should you do anything about an ankle ganglion cyst?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If it is not bothering you or causing pressure on any vital structures you can watch it.

Question 3

docs, usually how long is recovery after a ganglion cyst removal on ankle?

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Not long: It is a fairly simple procedure and does not usually require  much recovery time.

Question 4

how many times should i get aspiration done on my ankle ganglion cyst so that it won't reoccur?

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Done: If it reoccurs after one attempt, it is very unlikely that aspiration alone will be a permanent fix. If it is painful, consider having it surgically excised.

Question 5

does it tell anything of an ankle ganglion cyst if not much fluid was aspirated from it?  i thought it should contain a lot more fluid.

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No: The volume aspirated may not be a goood predictor of anything. Sometimes the needle may become clogged during the aspiration procedure.

Question 6

hello i have a cyst on the back of my left ankle had it looked at nothing was done except an  xray and was givin stretch exercises.hurts now help..

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O: Chances are that you may have baker cyst developed. See vascular or orthopedic surgeon.

Question 7

can a bone cyst be located in the ankle area?

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Yes: A bone cyst can develop in any bone.

Question 8

2 yrs ago i got a cyst in my ankle and had to get surgery which required metal plates, i rencently got another on my wrist. what's causing the cysts?

Accepted Answer

Cause is not known: Causes of unicameral bone cysts are unknown. One theory is that the cysts result from a disorder in the growth plate at the ends of bones. Another theory is that the cysts result from problems with blood circulation in the bone due to some abnormal blood vessels. Whether trauma influences the formation of these bone cysts is not known. A orthopedic (bone) surgeon can take care of the problem.

Question 9

i sprained my left ankle 3 times in 1 week. been a year now and swelling and pain comes n goes . now i have what looks like a cyst where my tendon is?

Accepted Answer

Ankle sprain: Suggest you get a MRI to evaluate the cyst and also the status of your ankle ligaments.

Question 10

i applied essential oil to a ganglion cyst on my ankle and it dissolved but the surrounding area has significant swelling that is increasing over time?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say. : By definition, "alternative" is different than modern western medicine.  Generally any drug, herb, treatment, or oil that stands up to rigorous scientific scrutiny is included in modern medicine. Many alternative practices, oils etc do not stand up to scientific scrutiny and cannot be shown to work. 'course the people who sell them make big $$$.  Check https://nccih.nih.gov/
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Knee and ankle pain, small cyst on the calf, what could it be?

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Should you do anything about an ankle ganglion cyst?

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Docs, usually how long is recovery after a ganglion cyst removal on ankle?

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How many times should i get aspiration done on my ankle ganglion cyst so that it won't reoccur?

A member asked:

Does it tell anything of an ankle ganglion cyst if not much fluid was aspirated from it? i thought it should contain a lot more fluid.

A member asked:

Hello i have a cyst on the back of my left ankle had it looked at nothing was done except an xray and was givin stretch exercises.hurts now help..

A member asked:

Can a bone cyst be located in the ankle area?

A member asked:

2 yrs ago i got a cyst in my ankle and had to get surgery which required metal plates, i rencently got another on my wrist. what's causing the cysts?

A member asked:

I sprained my left ankle 3 times in 1 week. been a year now and swelling and pain comes n goes . now i have what looks like a cyst where my tendon is?

A member asked:

I applied essential oil to a ganglion cyst on my ankle and it dissolved but the surrounding area has significant swelling that is increasing over time?

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