A 18-year-old female asked:
er doc said it was ganglion cyst, gave me prscrip but i cldnt get it, also sed i could pop it but it hurts too bad, any other way i can get rid of it?
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Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Ganglion cyst: Wait for it to go away. Many do.
Answered on Oct 23, 2017
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Dr. Joy Jackson answered
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This : This is definitely not a good idea, you could cause further injury. You can see a dermatologist or your primary care provider for treatment. A common ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Wang answered
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Non-op tx: Historically, ganglion cysts were called "bible cysts", as the good book was used to impact the cyst externally and result in a closed rupture- associ ... Read More
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
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Hand surgeon: Unless the ganglion cyst ruptures, surgery is needed to remove it.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Sure: If you stick a needle in a ganglion, then it will go away half the time. In the south, ganglions are called bible cysts because people would whack the ... Read More
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