Question 1

i have a cyst on my lower back that i think might be a ganglion cyst i have symptoms of pain in my buttock that goes all the way down to my foot what are my options for pain relieve ?

Accepted Answer

It's unlikely: A ganglion cyst on your back could cause those kinds of symptoms. It may be a pilonidal cyst or something else unrelated causing sciatica.  First, get diagnosed.  One of the best treatments for sciatica is acupuncture.  Feel better!

Question 2

what are the most common risks of having an ultrasound guided aspiration for a left, back knee ganglion cyst? was told the recurrence rate is 50%. is there anything i can do to also lower this rate?

Accepted Answer

: Risks of an ultrasound guided aspiration of the knee are pretty minimal. Of course there is a risk for infection because any time you put something in the body, infection is a risk but if precautions are taken during the procedure this is rare. The reason why there is a recurrence rate of 50% is because the cause of the ganglion cyst is not being addressed. Likely, the recurrence is really higher.

Question 3

can a ganglion cyst come back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Exact cause of ganglions is not clear.  Most common around the wrist, they can occur at any joint.  These fluid filled cysts can come and go, by varying how much fluid they contain.  Sometimes they rupture on there own.  Even after surgery to remove them, they can come back. Recurrence rate after surgery is around 2-3%.

Question 4

what can you do to make a dorsal ganglion cyst bigger?

Accepted Answer

Trauma  or : Repetitive use or just time can make a ganglion expand. They also go down in size too. A ganglion is a fluid  filled sac attar he'd to the joint or a tedon sheath so the fluid can go into or out of the ganglion from the joint or tendon sheath.

Question 5

i thick the ganglion cyst get bigger at my work but go back to the same size went i driver home & get home & move it a little before i sleep whyisthat

Accepted Answer

Synovial fluid fills: Ganglion cysts. These are fluid filled sacs and synovial fluid is what lubricates the joint, fluid enters the cyst through a tiny attachment from the joint and makes the cyst large . This is why activity or force seemingly makes the ganglion larger as more pressure in the joint leaks into the cyst. Typically it's a  like one way valve into the cyst but they can drain back  so they go up and down.

Question 6

ganglion cyst: how often do they grow back?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: About 15% of the time a ganglion cyst can be recurrent. A lot depends on the incidence of infection and other factors (ie, drugs) that can influence primary healing.

Question 7

how many days after volar ganglion cyst surgery can i go back to work?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the job: Light office work the next day
carpentry for example, may have to wait 2 weeks or so.  Your surgeon is the best person to guide you.

Question 8

ganglion cyst are often occuring, do they grow back even after you get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Recurrence rate is higher in aspirated cysts than in excised ones.Excised ganglion cyst may recur in 5-15% cases, usually because the cyst was not completely removed.

Ganglion cysts have been found to recur following surgery in 12% to 41% of patients.

Question 9

i have a ganglion cyst on my back of wrist....is there any way to remove it permanently???

Accepted Answer

: Your best option is to see a hand surgeon to have it permanently removed.

Question 10

is there another way to remove a ganglion/ganglion cyst apart from surgery? i've already operated once and it's coming back.

Accepted Answer

Nope: You can have it drained, but ganglions come back more often after drainage than after surgical removal.  Drainage involves the doctor sticking the ganglion with a needle and aspirating the thick fluid out with a syringe. Good luck.

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I have a cyst on my lower back that i think might be a ganglion cyst i have symptoms of pain in my buttock that goes all the way down to my foot what are my options for pain relieve ?

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What are the most common risks of having an ultrasound guided aspiration for a left, back knee ganglion cyst? was told the recurrence rate is 50%. is there anything i can do to also lower this rate?

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Can a ganglion cyst come back?

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What can you do to make a dorsal ganglion cyst bigger?

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I thick the ganglion cyst get bigger at my work but go back to the same size went i driver home & get home & move it a little before i sleep whyisthat

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Ganglion cyst: how often do they grow back?

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How many days after volar ganglion cyst surgery can i go back to work?

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Ganglion cyst are often occuring, do they grow back even after you get rid of them?

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I have a ganglion cyst on my back of wrist....is there any way to remove it permanently???

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Is there another way to remove a ganglion/ganglion cyst apart from surgery? i've already operated once and it's coming back.

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