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Is A Hard Protruding Lump On The Wrist A Matter Of Concern?

Hello Dr. I m not sure why you are here but thank you. I was out for the evening having a few cocktails (4) and had cigarettes (4) with a friend who left and a stranger engaged me in a conversation and noticed I had a hard bump protruding on the left inner side of my left wrist (as you look at your own wrist), 1/2 size of a grape. I had not noticed it before and did not feel it. This has never happened before. Events today: -Hair cut/first time razor shave -Pedi and Manicure -Stopped at CVS to check my blood pressure 2pm EST (just over normal) / hidrated -Took my normal meds today (2 high blood pressure in the morning) -Just check my blood pressure just now and it is normal -Before I went out 5 hours ago I took a 20mg sildenafil Have been applying cold incase it is some kind of inflammation but things I ve quickly read suggest cysts that should have hot. -Have been under tremendous stress lately -Not sure if I should go to an ER or wait until morning to go to Urgent Care
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your and I can understand your concerns.

As per your description it seems that you have a minor condition called ganglion cyst. You don't need to worry regarding this because it is a harmless condition and highly effective treatment is available.
It is benign(non cancerous) swelling and no treatment required is required unless you have pain or it cause cosmetic problem.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated to make a diagnosis. Treatment is by surgical aspiration or by surgical excision.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.

Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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Is A Hard Protruding Lump On The Wrist A Matter Of Concern?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your and I can understand your concerns. As per your description it seems that you have a minor condition called ganglion cyst. You don t need to worry regarding this because it is a harmless condition and highly effective treatment is available. It is benign(non cancerous) swelling and no treatment required is required unless you have pain or it cause cosmetic problem. I suggest you to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated to make a diagnosis. Treatment is by surgical aspiration or by surgical excision. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain