Question 1

what to expect for removal of small ganglion cyst on knuckle.?

Accepted Answer

Minimal issues: pain and discomfort (mild ) for 24 -48 hrs

Question 2

ganglion cyst first knuckle middle finger what causes it?what can i do to get rid of it?would having long time acrylic nails have anything to do w/it?

Accepted Answer

No: there are few reasons, but never seen nails to be the cause, ( unless you used acrylic nail on middle finger only).  Most cyst will resolve after few weeks.  Wait and see, don't mess with it.  It keeps getting bigger and does not go away surgeons can help.

Question 3

had  lg ganglion cyst removed on thumb knuckle . have constant burning in thumb, numb on thumb tip. should i worry about nerve damage? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Good sign: Dead nerve do not hurt.  The dysesthesia you describe means the nerve is working - just not too well.  It is trying to recover from injury.  It should recover with time and appropriate care.  You may use local anesthetic cream to help numb it during the recovery.

Question 4

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

Accepted 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 ganglion, or totally something else.

Question 5

hand surgery: what is the most effective way to rid my index finger knuckle of a ganglion cyst besides draining or excision? is radio frequency used?

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Treatments: for ganglion cysts can be conservative and surgical. Radio frequency can be used as well as natural methods and medications.  Many patients will have their cysts dissolve without ever needing surgical intervention. Best wishes!

Question 6

will a ganglion cyst in the hand return after it pops on it's own?

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Variable: After popping will shrink but may recur months to yrs later.  Even some surgically excised may return after months

Question 7

can the bump in my hand be a ganglion cyst?

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Either: Ganglia are usually over the wrist, and not likely if it is on the palm.

Question 8

what does a ganglion cyst in the palm of your hand look like?

Accepted Answer

Ganglion. On the : Palm can be large or small , painful or just mechanically irritating. Don't confuse a ganglion with a dupiytrms nodule.

Question 9

can you remove a ganglion cyst on the top side of your hand without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ganglion cysts on the top side (non-palm side) of the hand can be removed through an aspiration procedure. This is a simple office procedure where a needle is introduced into the ganglion cyst and its contents are aspirated. However, the risk of recurrence following an aspiration procedure is very high--as high as 75-80%. Consider the risks of recurrence when deciding on treatment options.

Question 10

theres no visible growth but in the middle of my wrist its like i can't bend my hand fully back because something's there, been weeks, ganglion cyst ?

Accepted Answer

Ganglion cyst is : One explanation for this feeling, at times again when can be hidden and not be obvious, the extra fluid in the sack makes the wrist feel stiffer and can be painful. Sometimes if you flex extend your wrist all the way it becomes more obvious finally rapidly moving your wrist up-and-down sometimes makes the ganglion inflate a bit and be more obvious. Ganglions are not harmful but local irritation.

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What to expect for removal of small ganglion cyst on knuckle.?

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Ganglion cyst first knuckle middle finger what causes it?what can i do to get rid of it?would having long time acrylic nails have anything to do w/it?

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Had lg ganglion cyst removed on thumb knuckle . have constant burning in thumb, numb on thumb tip. should i worry about nerve damage? thank you.

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

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Hand surgery: what is the most effective way to rid my index finger knuckle of a ganglion cyst besides draining or excision? is radio frequency used?

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Will a ganglion cyst in the hand return after it pops on it's own?

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Can the bump in my hand be a ganglion cyst?

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What does a ganglion cyst in the palm of your hand look like?

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Can you remove a ganglion cyst on the top side of your hand without surgery?

A member asked:

Theres no visible growth but in the middle of my wrist its like i can't bend my hand fully back because something's there, been weeks, ganglion cyst ?

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