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Ganglion Cyst Removed From Palm And Wrist. Pain, Swelling And Stiffness In The Hand. Is It Normal?

I had two ganglion cyst removed one on palm of hand and one on volar side of wrist , I started having pain stiffness in hand and fingers and swelling in palm of hand with pain. I ve used ice and have been massaging the area but now I can barely touch it and have had some pain in my forearm , is this normal? I had a cyst removed on my wrist in the same place last year and never had these problems, also have been taking Motrin
Sat, 19 Jan 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have described are likely to be due to tendonitis. You need to give adequate rest, use a wrist brace, take mild pain killer, do a hot fomentation and if the pain persists, consult an oprthopedician.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
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Ganglion Cyst Removed From Palm And Wrist. Pain, Swelling And Stiffness In The Hand. Is It Normal?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The symptoms that you have described are likely to be due to tendonitis. You need to give adequate rest, use a wrist brace, take mild pain killer, do a hot fomentation and if the pain persists, consult an oprthopedician. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com