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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Wrist Ganglion Cyst

I have a swollen wrist that is painful. it is swollen. MY FINGERS WORK GOOD with good motion there is a knot on top of my wrist that when pressed pain comes not much motion in the wrist w/o pain I first noticed the weak wrist in the late spring when I was driving tomatoe stakes in ths groung with a 5 lb hammer.
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Its exact cause is not known. Ganglion cysts fluid-filled cysts which are usually harmless and commonly develop in the hand.

Its exact cause is not known however they are most common in younger people between the ages of 15 and 40 years, and gymnasts, who repeatedly apply stress to the wrist.

I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and treatment which may involve surgical removal of the ganglion cyst under local anesthesia.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Wrist Ganglion Cyst

Hi, Its exact cause is not known. Ganglion cysts fluid-filled cysts which are usually harmless and commonly develop in the hand. Its exact cause is not known however they are most common in younger people between the ages of 15 and 40 years, and gymnasts, who repeatedly apply stress to the wrist. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and treatment which may involve surgical removal of the ganglion cyst under local anesthesia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali