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Im playing guitar4 two yrs.4months ago i dvlpd a cyst in left hand mid finger.pip swelled and it formed.doc gave me%2.5ketoprofen.what2do still there?

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Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

Cyst: If bothering you or increasing in size, it has to be operated on. Ketoprofen is only for pain.

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