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I have a painful ganglion cyst. how do i cure this?

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Drain: The cyst can be drained by a hand surgeon in the office.

Answered 1/19/2013

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Two ways: Injection and/or surgical removal. Surgery is more permanent.

Dr Martinez and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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