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I have a painful ganglion cyst. how do i cure this?
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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.
Answered 12/10/2013
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