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I went to the doctors about a lump on the back on my hand, she told me it was a ganglion but she didn't tell me how i could ease any pain. any advise?
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Ganglion cyst hand: Wear a splint to decrease use, PO anti inflammatory meds. If still an issue than seek surgical removal...
Answered 1/9/2015
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