Ganglion Cyst Photo
Ganglion Cyst Photo
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As a nurse and from personal experience, I've found these frequently are VERY hard and feel like a piece of bone but this is because of the compressed amount of fluid inside. krd —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.184.31.2 (talk) 15:12, 21 June 2009 (UTC)
description needed
This article could use some more description, such as answering whether these cysts are hard or soft and whether they are painful. I have something that looks very much like the cysyts shown in the accompanying photos but it's hard, which I would not expect from something filled with fluid, and it doesn't hurt (my instinct is that it's a bone spur). I will ask my doctor about it but I am surprised and disappointed this information is not available here. 165.91.64.241 (talk) 07:27, 23 November 2008 (UTC)RKH
I uploaded the image of a comparison image of a normal and a cyst-laden wrist. If this image is fine, I'll crop it to better frame the top of the wrists. THEBlunderbuss 00:29, May 11, 2005 (UTC)
Wow, nice cyst, whoever posted the other picture. In case anyone's interested, my cyst has receded.
-- THEBlunderbuss 10:35, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I have had a ganglion cyst on the back of my wrist for about three to four months. It is not noticeable until I bend my wrist as shown in the picture. Even though it is fluid-filled it is hard. I initially thought is was a bone spur until I went to the doctor. It is extremely painful now when I flex my wrist or touch it. I keep it wrapped up with a bandage to keep from moving it too much until I have it removed. This seems to help with the pain alot.
—Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.135.104.171 (talk) 05:35, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
Question?
I'm 16 and I've had a cyst that has caused quite a bit of limited mobility and pain in my wrist.It's on my dominant hand and I work in an office on an internship.I've went to the doctor about it and he has said that nothing can or should be done with it and that it will go away with time.It is rather painful and is very difficult to deal with.I was wondering if you had any advice on this.If you do I would really appreciate it.My email address is Sweetieb15@yahoo.com
Thanks for your time.
Hello all!
I am relieved to find that there are several other people with this problem. My first cyst developed in my right/dominant wrist when I was only nine years old; it was quite painful! My doctor suggested to my mother that I get the aspiration treatment. However, the problem would surely reoccur. He assured us both that the cyst would leave on its own. After some time had passed, I hadn't even noticed that the cyst had receded. Several years later when I was in Junior High, the cyst grew back and receded shortly thereafter. When I was in High School, I sprained my left wrist on a skating trip and have since developed a cyst on that wrist as well. I have seen two different doctors about what I should do. One says to leave them alone; another suggests that if it hurts AND causes immobility, then I need to make some decisions. I am thinking about surgery for the right wrist only because the cyst comes back so often and it's more painful than ever. My left wrist can be bothersome at times, but not nearly as bad as the right. If there's anyone that elected to get the surgery, please let me know how it went!!!
I had the surgery and was casted to keep it immobile for 6-8wks! Never has come back. It has been 10years 20.142.112.35 (talk) 13:25, 4 June 2009 (UTC)
Second picture
I dont think this adds anything to the page. I propose removing it!--Light current 04:47, 11 August 2006 (UTC)
Change in wording
The phrase "egg white" should be changed to "albumen", i will do so. justinphd 15:39, November 06, 2006 (UTC)
post treatment cysts
I had radiotherapy on my mouth about 10 years ago. Not long after I noticed pain in many of my joints, including my jaws and my wrists. The jaws I could understand, but I was told at the time that it was a side effect.
Ten years on, I have no problems with my jaw, the the problem with the wrists is still there and was diagnosed as ganglions.
Was the appearance of the ganglions in my wrists at the time of the radiotherapy a side effect (i.e. as a result of tissue deteriorating) or just coincidence?
--Speechy 22:50, 5 April 2007 (UTC) i have a cyst in the right hand equal to the photo.in 2 years the cyst not decreased a milimeter. i already use the tecnique of the book, but i wasnt able to break the cyst.i would like to surgert but seems that is traumatic e often can hurt more. someone already did the surgery?
Is there a citation for ganglions not being caused by the fluid between the bones? I have just seen my doctor about one and he says that is the cause and showed me the info in his medical encyclopaedia (I think this was because they were asking us to do surveys and one asked about how much detail the doctor goes into your problem!) Also, is the required citation at the end for whacking it with a heavy book needed to back up the fact that the treatment is not recommended or that hitting you hand with a heavy book may cause some damage?! 195.137.95.81 14:33, 11 June 2007 (UTC)
Add Symptoms of Ganglion Cysts
Should we not add something about the symptoms of having a Ganglion Cyst? The fact that it causes numbness and pain in the hand and wrist and could be misdiagnosed as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome might be helpful. I personally had a cyst in my right wrist and the first diagnosis was possible Carpal Tunnel. But after feeling around on my wrist a bit, the cyst was located and was buried between the tendons of my wrist at the bend. Surgery was done to remove it and although it was not very apparent from the surface it was 3mm x 3mm in size. This is fairly large when wedged between two tendons/nerves. I have now started to experience the same symptoms 3 1/2 years later and am worried it is coming back. Numbness in the ring and pinky fingers and down that same side all the way to my wrist. Pain when doing anything strenuous with my right hand.
Stigmatize arm use?
What does that even mean? Does it mean what it sounds like, which would be utterly ridiculous? 124.190.154.40 (talk) 12:48, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
arm use is for wimps and communists! 205.145.64.64 (talk)
How my Ganglion Cyst went Away
Back two years ago I noticed this knot coming up on my arm. Well, I confronted my mother about it and she told me that it was hereditary. It bothered so much. One day in the lunch room, I dropped my luch tray because my wrist had gave out on me, it was so embarrassing!!! Finally, February 18th, I had surgery, now I am doing better, but I still can't bend my wrist like everyone else, when I start to do it, it feels like I'm pulling my arm apart! I had the cyst on my left wrist, sorry I can't put any pictures up for you people to see, but if you have ever had one of these cyst, then you know exactly what I was going through. I am a 13 year old girl, and still waiting to see what the Lord has in mind for me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.231.187.80 (talk) 15:07, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
I've got it too
It slowly grows on top of my left wrist when I am exersizing on a regular basis. It must be from the strain I put on it during weight lifting. It doesn't hurt and is not noticable unless I bent my wrist forward. When I stop working out it goes away. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 162.93.249.11 (talk) 23:06, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
So THAT'S what it is
I've had one on my wrist for nearly 10 years. When I first discovered it, my doctor suggested I bang it against something hard like a cement wall so it would rupture. It worked but it's been growing progressively resistant to this. When it really bothers me and I have nothing to bang it against I'll sometimes apply pressure using my other hand. That's worked a few times. At it's worst, when I'd bend my hand forward, it looked (and felt) like a gumball under the skin of my left wrist. Right now (and usually) it's about the size of a small marble. Very firm, almost feels like bone or tough cartiledge, and sometimes painful. I manage to get it to rupture roughly every few months. When it does, it's such a disturbing yet relieving sensation. Next time I see my current doctor, I'll show it to him and see what he thinks should be done about it. --71.111.30.179 (talk) 00:
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