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I have been to the doctors, i have possibly have a ganglion on the base of my 4th toe on my left foot. what is the way to deal with it long/short term?

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Ganglion: A ganglion cyst usually occurs in a tendon sheath, and is full of a lubricating fluid. A podiatrist can drain the fluid with a needle and inject an anti-inflammatory medication. Please don't try to treat it by striking it, which is more of a folk remedy. Ibuprofen or alleve, and ice, aren't likely to help much.

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Answered 6/21/2016

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