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my ganglion cyst popped
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Peter Ihle answered
54 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
If it pops when-: -U flex it and locks, & U feel the lump move with the tendon, it is most likely a trigger finger. Injections can help some people, but if it doesn ... Read More
Dr. Darryl Blinski answered
46 years experience Plastic Surgery
'popping' of finger?: Sounds more like a tigger finger? Best to see a doctor or hand surgeon fir examination.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Diane Minich answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
The fluid: Drains and it shrinks. Just keep area clean.
Dr. John Munshower answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
Pain, may resolve: You may have some mild pain, and the cyst may simply resolve. For example, ganglionic cysts in the wrist for example, used to be called bible cysts, ... Read More
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Dr. James Burns answered
37 years experience Emergency Medicine
Nothing: Particularly serious. Many are without symptoms and regress over time. Some are painful but still regress over time. Aspiration of painful ganglion ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Pess answered
40 years experience Hand Surgery
Maybe: The old slam the book technique is not used much anymore. A hand surgeon can drain it in his/her office.
Dr. Soren Singel answered
29 years experience Neurosurgery
Sure: Anybody can. Medieval catholic priests used to do it during mass - by means of hitting the cyst with the holy book (they were believed to be caused by ... Read More
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Yes of course: But is not advised as it will most probaly reoccur. It should be removed by surgery, with an intact capsule, only then will you get rid off it!
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joy Jackson answered
19 years experience Family Medicine
This : This is definitely not a good idea, you could cause further injury. You can see a dermatologist or your primary care provider for treatment. A common ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Ganglion cyst: Wait for it to go away. Many do.
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
Needs to be checked: You need to get it checked by your doctor to find out what is going on and get appropriate therapy/treatment.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Csaba Magassy answered
59 years experience Plastic Surgery
Ganglion of the wris: You just applied some of the longstanding "cures" for a wrist ganglion...You stand about a 50/50 chance that it will came back..Then a surgical repair ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Miller answered
10 years experience Family Medicine
Inflamed tendon: Tendons run in sheaths, similar to the cables on a bicycle. Sometimes a minor trauma can cause the sheath to become inflamed and a small cyst can pop ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Pack answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Yes: Ganglion cysts can get larger. Please see your doctor for evaluation and treatment options.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Troy Reyna answered
44 years experience Pediatric Surgery
Synovial cyst: Rupture of the synovium which is the cushion between the small bones of the wrist. The fluid that leaks out is then contained by the body and forms a ... Read More
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