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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Ganglion Cysts On Ankle?
Question: Hello,
I have attached a picture of a bumb that is on top of my ankle. It is soft and very. Could it be water or fat? If not what can it be? Is it serious ?
I have attached a picture of a bumb that is on top of my ankle. It is soft and very. Could it be water or fat? If not what can it be? Is it serious ?
Brief Answer:
Ganglion cyst - most possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic.
Iam Dr Ganesh.
I have seen your image, thanks for uploading - its really helpful.
The most possible cause is ganglion cyst - Ganglion cysts most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists, ankles and feet, although these cysts can occur near other joints as well. Mostly its oval in shape painless - rarely may cause tingling and numbness.
It causes in case of excessive wear and tear, tendon injury (sports).
To diagnose it after examination, one will ask for a ultrasound, MRI will be very helpful. After confirmation the treatment.
Treatment in case is wait and watch as they are a symptomatic, if any symptoms treatment includes - immobility followed by aspiration of the fluid - if doesn't work surgery.
Hope it helps you.
If any thing to ask do not hesitate.
Good luck - wish you good health.
Dr.Ganesh.
Ganglion cyst - most possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic.
Iam Dr Ganesh.
I have seen your image, thanks for uploading - its really helpful.
The most possible cause is ganglion cyst - Ganglion cysts most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists, ankles and feet, although these cysts can occur near other joints as well. Mostly its oval in shape painless - rarely may cause tingling and numbness.
It causes in case of excessive wear and tear, tendon injury (sports).
To diagnose it after examination, one will ask for a ultrasound, MRI will be very helpful. After confirmation the treatment.
Treatment in case is wait and watch as they are a symptomatic, if any symptoms treatment includes - immobility followed by aspiration of the fluid - if doesn't work surgery.
Hope it helps you.
If any thing to ask do not hesitate.
Good luck - wish you good health.
Dr.Ganesh.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Is it serious ?
Brief Answer:
No it is not.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your query.
No its not a serious issue - don't worry.
but just followup and get treated as you can.
Good luck.
Dr Ganesh.
No it is not.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your query.
No its not a serious issue - don't worry.
but just followup and get treated as you can.
Good luck.
Dr Ganesh.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Do you think my dermatologist will remove it or leave it ?
Brief Answer:
You can see your GP
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes a dermatologist can help you in this case. But I feel a surgeon or an ortho specialist will be more appropriate.
After examination if convinced with cyst - the doctor mostly leave option to you.
So see your specialist and follow the instructions and you take your decision.
Good luck
Dr. Ganesh.
You can see your GP
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes a dermatologist can help you in this case. But I feel a surgeon or an ortho specialist will be more appropriate.
After examination if convinced with cyst - the doctor mostly leave option to you.
So see your specialist and follow the instructions and you take your decision.
Good luck
Dr. Ganesh.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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