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Gangalion cysts
Please somebody guide me what measures/steps can be taken for gangalion cyst. My father is having one on his right hand wrist. Due to lockdown he is unable to visit any doctor. Please suggest me some home remedies.
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Ganglion cyst have high chances of resolution on its own, do compressive crepe bandaging
Or we can go for scleortharapy or Surgical threading if not subsided
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Only treatment available is surgery
Since it is lockdown period if he has pain- give some ice compression
Do not massage
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Surgery is the treatment of choice for Ganglion cyst but as you mentioned it’s quite not possible at present
Do not panic, ganglion cyst are usually asymptomatic on aggressive movements it may radiate pain
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Rice therapy should be followed
R. Rest
I. Ice treatment
C. Warm compression
E. Extra movement should be avoided
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Try to use Wrist cast or band so movement is limited
Don’t touch it
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Dr. Lakin Vira
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14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Wat size is it, any pain?
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