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What Does A Bump On The Hand Indicate?

So I was massaging my hand and on the lower left corner of my right hand (from my view) I decided to push down, and underneath I had found a bump. It want away when I lifted the pressure, but came back when I pressed it again. I wanted to know if there were any health risks to this and what excactly the little bump was
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Hi,

As per your description, it seems like a ganglion cyst. It will be better if you attach a picture in the followup query. Anyway better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.

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What Does A Bump On The Hand Indicate?

Hi, As per your description, it seems like a ganglion cyst. It will be better if you attach a picture in the followup query. Anyway better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.