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Suggest Remedy For Lump On The Wrist

I hurt my wrist 4-5 years ago and was told I damaged my ligaments and tendons, I was given a wrist splint but not told how long to wear it for or given a follow up appointment. It has never been right since and I can injure it very easily and get a lump on my wrist under my thumb and I can t bend it forward and struggle to touch my little finger. Can you suggest what I have done or what is wrong?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi!Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Although it needs a personal physical examination to diagnose the condition, to me it looks like a benign cyst like a ganglion which is common in the wrist specially with a history of trauma. This might be getting inflamed in between resulting in the pain or discomfort for you. Ganglion is a harmless condition, but if it creates too much pain and discomfort, it needs to be surgically removed. For this, I would advise you to take appointment with a orthopedic surgeon for a clinical assessment and any related investigation. Till then, you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor and a wrist support.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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Suggest Remedy For Lump On The Wrist

Hi!Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Although it needs a personal physical examination to diagnose the condition, to me it looks like a benign cyst like a ganglion which is common in the wrist specially with a history of trauma. This might be getting inflamed in between resulting in the pain or discomfort for you. Ganglion is a harmless condition, but if it creates too much pain and discomfort, it needs to be surgically removed. For this, I would advise you to take appointment with a orthopedic surgeon for a clinical assessment and any related investigation. Till then, you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor and a wrist support. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.