Ganglion cyst base of thumb

Question 1

Can i develop a ganglion cyst at base of thumb after a trigger thumb release surgery (apprx 3 weeks)? i have had a ganglion cyst removal from my wrist years before.

Answer

Cyst or scar: If you are describing a small bump at your wrist, it can be either a ganglion cyst or a fibrous tissue mass, like an abnormal scar. Consult with your... Read More

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Question 2

Ganglion cyst surgery 2/2015. still have quite a bit of pain in base of thumb (site surgery) it's been 5 months. why still pain?

Answer

Hand surgeon: This question is best answered by your surgeon who performed the procedure during which superficial nerves were probably disturbed and are very slow t... Read More

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Question 3

Have a ganglion cyst on my palm, by the base of the thumb. is painful and large. i have an appointment in 3 days, should i use heat or cold for pain?

Answer

Varies: You'd be able to see which works within 15 min of application though

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Question 4

Small round hard like bone lump at base of wrist (palm side) thumb side. doesnt hurt, could it be ganglion cyst? it is hard like a bone though

Answer

Maybe: These cysts can be very hard. They are typically removed by a hand specialist ortho, general surgery, or plastics. Ask your primary care provider if a... Read More

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Question 5

Will a ganglion cyst resolve on it's own? painful lumb at base of thumb, 2nd joint down. hard to use hand and is causing off/on numbness. cmc arthroplasty 6 mths ago, with suspension?

Answer

Looks like you have symptoms which would require a hand or orthopedic surgeons evaluation. I doubt if it will go away on its own

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Question 6

What does a ganglion cyst on the thumb look like?

Answer

swelling: Ganglion cysts of the thumb arise from the synovium of one of the joints of the thumb. This can be the mp joint, ip joint or cmc joint, they are swoll... Read More

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Question 7

Can you have a ganglion cyst on bottom of wrist under thumb? co-worker has hard bump that hurts and that comes and goes.

Answer

Yes: If sore or getting bigger see hand surgeon.

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Question 8

I had a ganglion cyst surgically removed from my knuckle of my thumb and it has come back. what should i do?

Answer

Apply perssure.: Depends how long ago you removed your ganglion? This is not an emergency, make an appointment with the surgeon, it may be the same ganglion, another g... Read More

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Question 9

6yrs ago, i had a ganglion cyst from overuse (left wrist, near the thumb)- it burst. i still can't put pressure on my wrist when it is bent (painful).

Answer

Wrangling Wrist Pain: Anatomically, wrist pain due to a ganglion cyst is thought to be related to a distension of the lining of the joint or the surface of the bone itself ... Read More

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Question 10

Had cortisone shot on top wrist on ganglion cyst, swelling on side wrist went down in 24 hrs but still in slight pain that now resonates to thumb. doc said it could take a week for pain to go away, true? and should stay away 6-12 months?

Answer

yes

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Ganglion cyst base of thumb

Can i develop a ganglion cyst at base of thumb after a trigger thumb release surgery (apprx 3 weeks)? i have had a ganglion cyst removal from my wrist years before.

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Ganglion cyst surgery 2/2015. still have quite a bit of pain in base of thumb (site surgery) it's been 5 months. why still pain?

Have a ganglion cyst on my palm, by the base of the thumb. is painful and large. i have an appointment in 3 days, should i use heat or cold for pain?

Small round hard like bone lump at base of wrist (palm side) thumb side. doesnt hurt, could it be ganglion cyst? it is hard like a bone though

Will a ganglion cyst resolve on it's own? painful lumb at base of thumb, 2nd joint down. hard to use hand and is causing off/on numbness. cmc arthroplasty 6 mths ago, with suspension?

What does a ganglion cyst on the thumb look like?

Can you have a ganglion cyst on bottom of wrist under thumb? co-worker has hard bump that hurts and that comes and goes.

I had a ganglion cyst surgically removed from my knuckle of my thumb and it has come back. what should i do?

6yrs ago, i had a ganglion cyst from overuse (left wrist, near the thumb)- it burst. i still can't put pressure on my wrist when it is bent (painful).

Had cortisone shot on top wrist on ganglion cyst, swelling on side wrist went down in 24 hrs but still in slight pain that now resonates to thumb. doc said it could take a week for pain to go away, true? and should stay away 6-12 months?

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