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I've a ganglian cyst on my wrist. my gp said no surgeon in ireland would remove it. i now have pins and needle sensation in my thumb. r they connected?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

It's possible: The cyst may grow and put pressure on a nerve producing a weak grip or numbness.

Dr Carter agreed

Answered 1/26/2014

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A member asked:

I've a ganglian cyst on my wrist. my gp said no surgeon in ireland would remove it. i now have pins and needle sensation in my thumb. r they connected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Dr Carter agreed

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