ποΈ 5 Things You Should Know Before Touching a Lump on Your Wrist!
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ποΈ 5 Things You Should Know Before Touching a Lump on Your Wrist!
Have you suddenly noticed a lump on your wrist?
It may be harmlessβ¦ but donβt try to get rid of it yourself before knowing what it is.
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SLIDE 1 | Have You Noticed a Lump on Your Wrist?
STOP! Donβt squeeze it or try to βpopβ it.
A lump on the wrist may be a ganglion cyst, a common benign cyst that develops around joints or tendons.
However, not every wrist lump is a ganglion cyst, which is why getting the correct diagnosis is important.
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SLIDE 2 | What Is a Ganglion Cyst?
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled sac containing a thick, jelly-like fluid. It most commonly appears on the back of the wrist.
It may be:
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Small or large Painless Variable in size More noticeable with hand movement or activity
In some cases, it may disappear on its own.
SLIDE 3 | Is a Ganglion Cyst Dangerous? 
Usually, no.
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A ganglion cyst is generally:
Benign Non-cancerous Not always in need of treatment
However, if it becomes painful, causes numbness or tingling, or affects hand movement, it should be medically evaluated.
