Question 1

what type of doctor should i see for a ganglion cyst?

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Usually ortho: Most often an orthopedic surgeon will take care of these.

Question 2

what kind of doctor do i need to remove a ganglion cyst from my finger?

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Hand surgeon: I would recommend an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in the hand due to the delicate and detailed nature of hand anatomy.

Question 3

i have a ganglion cyst in my right wrist . doctor said its harmless and not to worry . but its kind of round swelling . how will it go back ?

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Depends: It may disappear on it's own, it is also possible it will not.  If you want it to be "removed" it is, most often, a simple procedure.  A needle aspiration is performed to remove the synovial fluid and a steriod will be injected.  The area may also be splinted for a couple weeks.  This should resolve the issue.  Again, it is not a threatening situation and it will not spread to other areas.

Question 4

reoccurring ganglion cyst what would a doctor reccomend?

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Ganglion cyst: Usually on the dorsal surface of the wrist. In the "old" days used to smash it with a Bible. There is a high recurrence risk. So I would go to a hand orthopedist who might open up the wrist and excise that part of the tendon sheath.

Question 5

i had a ganglion cyst pressed on & popped by my doc a few weeks ago. i have intense sharp pain and feels as though i slept on it wrong, why?

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Nerve ending trauma?: Sometimes compression/pressure can get the cyst to resolve, but there is a risk of trauma to the nerve endings, particularly if the cyst &quot;pops,&quot; as yours did. This could result in the intense pain you describe. Other approaches that have been used to treat ganglion cysts include aspiration, which has a risk of occurrence, and surgery, which can provide definitive care. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 6

when must i call my doctor if i have ganglion cyst pain?

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When?: When you've had enough of the pain. Should always consider getting evaluated to be sure that nothing more sinister is causing the pain.

Question 7

i had a ganglion cyst pressed on & popped by my doc a few weeks ago. i have intense  sharp pain now and feels as though i slept wrong on it. why?

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Unclear: possible inflammation or infection- call your physician.

Question 8

what to do if i have a ganglion cyst on the top side of my wrist. two weeks ago i wentto the doctor?

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Symptomatic?: If not symptomatic then this requires no treatment. If the ganglion is symptomatic then surgical excision is usually indicated. Aspiration can be attempted but the success rate is poor. Steroid injection is not! indicated. If painful see a hand surgeon.

Question 9

ganglion cyst recurs within two to three weeks after the treatments from doctor. without surgery, may i have any suggestions to releive?

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Ganglion: For a permanent cure you may need to have this removed.  See your family doctor for a referral.

Question 10

what can i do to make the pain of a ganglion cyst go away in my wrist! i have tried everything! doctor told me to grow out of it! pain help!

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Splint and rest: Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands.  These cysts do not need treatment unless they are painful and persistent.  Many of them will resolve with rest.  While there are accounts of patients bursting these cysts with a heavy object, there is also the possibility of aggravating the cyst.  If necessary, see a hand surgeon.

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I have a ganglion cyst in my right wrist . doctor said its harmless and not to worry . but its kind of round swelling . how will it go back ?

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Reoccurring ganglion cyst what would a doctor reccomend?

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I had a ganglion cyst pressed on & popped by my doc a few weeks ago. i have intense sharp pain and feels as though i slept on it wrong, why?

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When must i call my doctor if i have ganglion cyst pain?

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I had a ganglion cyst pressed on & popped by my doc a few weeks ago. i have intense sharp pain now and feels as though i slept wrong on it. why?

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What to do if i have a ganglion cyst on the top side of my wrist. two weeks ago i wentto the doctor?

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Ganglion cyst recurs within two to three weeks after the treatments from doctor. without surgery, may i have any suggestions to releive?

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What can i do to make the pain of a ganglion cyst go away in my wrist! i have tried everything! doctor told me to grow out of it! pain help!

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