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What Causes Squishy Lump On Sides Of Ankle?
Hi, my mother has a lump on the side of her ankle. Its not hard, its actually quite squishy, and she says it hurts her ankle and her foot. She's had it for about a year and has no clue how she got it. If anyone has any suggestions on what it might be I would greatly appreciate it, thank you.
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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ganglion or a callus formation
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hello
i appreciate your concern
Looking at your history it seems to be a ganglion or a callus formation
for ganglion treatment consist of draining the fluid from the ganglion with a needle or surgically removing the ganglion.
the callus formation caused by minor puncture wounds or by prolonged pressure or friction to the area by shoe gear.
Surgical excision is treatment, Padding the area to reduce friction may be of some temporary relief in her situation
Hope i have answered your query
thanks for using health care magic
good luck
take care
ganglion or a callus formation
Detailed answer
hello
i appreciate your concern
Looking at your history it seems to be a ganglion or a callus formation
for ganglion treatment consist of draining the fluid from the ganglion with a needle or surgically removing the ganglion.
the callus formation caused by minor puncture wounds or by prolonged pressure or friction to the area by shoe gear.
Surgical excision is treatment, Padding the area to reduce friction may be of some temporary relief in her situation
Hope i have answered your query
thanks for using health care magic
good luck
take care
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