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Can A Recurrent Ganglion Cyst Be Treated By Smacking It With A Magazine?
Question: Many years ago I had a ganglion cyst. My doctor told me about the Bible treatment but said if I did not bother me I could just leave it alone. One night my husband rolled up a magazine and grabbed my husband grabbed my hand and smacked the cyst with the magazine. It went down right away. Many years later I have developed another cyst on top of the same wrist. Could we safely do that again?
Brief Answer:
You can try that again.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is just a chance that the cyst has reduced on hitting with a magazine. These cysts are often recurrent in nature. You can try that again and see if it works for you. Otherwise you can consult an orthopedician and get a local steroid shot in the area to reduce it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
You can try that again.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is just a chance that the cyst has reduced on hitting with a magazine. These cysts are often recurrent in nature. You can try that again and see if it works for you. Otherwise you can consult an orthopedician and get a local steroid shot in the area to reduce it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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