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A member asked:

I had a ganglion cyst in my wrist but there is still pain and weakness?

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Dr. Michael Patney answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Cyst still there: Ganglion cysts grow and shrink depending on the amount of fluid being pushed into them. The cyst may not be visible but what has been causing the fluid production is likely still there.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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