The sudden appearance of a round or oval bump on the back of the hand or on the side of the wrist may be upsetting, if not downright alarming. Most likely, it’s a ganglion cyst. That sounds scary, but don’t let the name frighten you. Ganglion cysts are a common condition that are neither harmful […]
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Ganglion Cysts: How to Deal with Them
A ganglion cyst is a noncancerous lump that looks like a little balloon or bubble is underneath the skin. Ganglion cysts are filled with a jelly-like fluid, and they are most common near the tendons or joints of the hand, wrist, foot, or ankle. Ganglion cysts come in all sizes, ranging from the size of […]
