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I got a ganglion cyst on my right hand palm, just below the base of the middle finger, its not visible but hurts when i press on it, what should i do?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Go see : A hand surgeon. He can advise you on surgical and non surgical options.

Answered 6/28/2020

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Dr. Troy Reyna answered

See doctor: If it affects you to the point that you are willing to consider surgery to make it go away for good then see a good surgeon.

Answered 11/17/2012

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A member asked:

I got a ganglion cyst on my right hand palm, just below the base of the middle finger, its not visible but hurts when i press on it, what should i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Dr. Troy Reyna answered

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