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Cyst/something else in wrist
I am having in my wrist,I don't know whether it's a cyst or not,it's firm and not moveable and I am having like this for 1 month.I am a breastfeeding mother what I should do.
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Looking at the image, the swelling on the back (dorsum) of your wrist is very characteristic of a ganglion cyst â the most common benign lump that appears on the wrist. A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled sac that arises from the joint capsule or tendon sheath of the wrist. They are smooth, rounded, can feel firm especially when the wrist is flexed, and may feel fixed (less moveable) when larger. They are very commonly seen in women of your age and do not indicate anything dangerous. Being a breastfeeding mother increases repetitive wrist strain from lifting and holding the baby, which can aggravate existing ganglion cysts and make them more noticeable. This does not affect your ability to breastfeed at all.
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See an Orthopaedic surgeon or hand surgeon for an in-person evaluation â they will confirm the diagnosis with a physical examination and possibly an ultrasound of the wrist. Treatment options include: (1) Observation â many ganglion cysts reduce in size or disappear on their own over weeks to months; (2) Aspiration â a simple office procedure where the fluid is drained with a needle under local anaesthesia; (3) Surgical removal â for persistent or recurring cysts. In the meantime, use a wrist support brace for comfort, and try to vary the way you hold or lift the baby to reduce strain on that wrist. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Hello , as you are a breast feeding mother , I always advice you to wear a wrist support for not worsening the swelling . You may have to carry baby in different wrist positions that can worsen that condition
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please consult a orthopedician or experienced GP for examination
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use wrist supports as adviced
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Consult GP
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Please consult a gen. Surgeon physically.
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Examination needed to conclude
BETTER CONSULT SUPERSPECIALIST LIKE GENERAL SURGEON
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This is called ganglion cyst
This needs hyaluronic acid injection
Kindly consult
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Its lipoma ,or fatty cyst ,generally its nonharmful ,if pain occures then consult with general surgeon for surgical excision .
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Hi,
Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Is there any symptoms of pain, redness, swelling??
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Just ignore
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