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ganglion cyst. should I see a doctor immediately?

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Anonymous 2018-08-17T02:15:17+00:00 1 Answer 308 views
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  1. Dr Albana Greca
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    2018-08-19T13:36:24+00:00
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    Hello,

    I have just received your health query, and after reviewing it, here is my advice.

    Before running into final conclusions, I want to ask a few more questions and have more information regarding your health concern:
    – you say to have just noticed a ganglion cyst. Can you send a photo (if visible)?
    – where is it located (hand? foot)?
    – what is the size?
    – do you feel any pain?

    Generally speaking, a ganglion cyst is a lump appearing along the tendons or joints of hand or wrists. Other locations include ankles and feet.
    Their shape si round or oval filled with a type of liquid with jelly consistency.
    With regards to the size, it varies from a pea sized to 2.5 cm.

    In general no pain is felt. However, sometimes, depending on the location, the nearby nerves can be pressed causing pain of a compressed nerve (tingling, numbness, or even pain).

    Treatment depends on the size, and severity of symptoms. Surgical removal or emptying the fluid inside the lump are possible interventions.

    As no known cause has been linked to ganglion cyst appearance, there are some risk factors for them to happen including age and gender, past trauma of the joints and osteoarthritis.

    Hope this answers your query. Looking forward to have the requested information in for a more specific advice.

    Dr.Albana

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