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Ganglion cyst getting bigger
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My husband has a ganglion cyst on his left wrist for more than 6 months. It is getting bigger now and pressing on vein causing numbness in his index finger. Kindly suggest what needs to be done.
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It is 6 months.
Aspiration and injection is good management.
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It is pressing a nerve so get treated early.
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Go for excision.. bt chances of reoccurrence is there
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Dr. Anton Job Romesh Prasad
Orthopedist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
You haven't mentioned if it is a volar or dorsal wrist ganglion. If it is indeed a ganglion, aspiration and steroid Injection to surgical excision can all be considered depending on your expectation. Kindly visit a competent doctor to resolve your issue.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Get Fnac of swelling cyst done after that surgical or non surgical treatment started you will be complete cured
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Surgery
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Dr. Junaid Shaikh
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Ahmedabad
Surgery
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