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I've this ganglion cyst on my wrist it is extremely painful and sometimes i feel like its disrupting the blood flow do i need to be afraid?!
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Ganglions are fluid filled cysts connected to joints. They can vary in size and generally are not painful. However when they are compressed by forceful wrist motion they can be quite painful, and may even press enough that you feel like the whole wrist is swollen. As long as your hand remains pink, the circulation is ok. Sounds like the cyst may need to come out. See your doctor.
Answered 3/22/2014
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No: When large groups of people with ganglions have been followed for long periods of time about 50% of the cysts disappear even without surgery.
Answered 5/6/2019
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No: Ganglions do not invade blood supply. They can increase in size and apply pressure to adjacent structures, hence pain and/or tinglin if pressure is applied to a nerve. If function is severely affected in your estimation then have it surgically excised.
Answered 5/16/2016
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