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Hi i have what i think is a ganglion cyst on the side of my wrist but it has got bigger in last couple of days and is hurting do i need to worry??

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Worry does nothing: See hand surgeon for excision. If not treated will probably worsen

Answered 2/19/2016

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A member asked:

Hi i have what i think is a ganglion cyst on the side of my wrist but it has got bigger in last couple of days and is hurting do i need to worry??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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