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I have bump on top of my right wrist its hard like bone and does it not move. the only time it hurts the is when my wrist is bent back?

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Does it hurt if hit?: This is a common location for a ganglion cyst. See your doctor, and a simple ultrasound should tell you. These are usually very sensitive if bumped because they are actually parts of the nerve.

Answered 2/10/2021

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A member asked:

I have bump on top of my right wrist its hard like bone and does it not move. the only time it hurts the is when my wrist is bent back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Doe answered

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