How Can A Ganglion Cyst Be Treated?

Posted on Sun, 2 Apr 2017

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Question : when pressing on back of wrist along the veins there seems to be areas that feel like squishy pockets of fluid could you explain what it means or concerned about

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ganglion cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility that you have developed cysts in wrist area, It is known as ganglion cyst.
Get an ultrasound of wrist done.
This will help in locating the cysts.
Once located these can be removed by a surgeon.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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