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The Symptoms and Risks Posed by Ganglion Cyst
- 14:36, 7th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts mostly develop at the joints or the tendons of the hands or the wrists. The cysts are oval in shape and contain a jelly-like fluid and do not have cancerous germs. Some people might get them in the ankles and the feet. The cysts put pressure on the nerves and the slightest touch can make the person writhe in agony. Some cysts occur at the joints and compromise with the free flow of your movement.
Signs of ganglion cysts
The lumps of the cysts bear the symptoms of:
# Location - Since they mostly happen at the joins and the tendons, it is easy to mark a lump at the ankle or at the wrist as a ganglion cyst. Though they might occur at other places as well, the most common locations are at the joints of the hands and the feet.
# Size and shape - The cysts can be round or oval in shape, and has the diameter of fewer than 2.5 centimetres. Some might be extremely small in size and some grow larger in size due to recurring movements.
# Pain - Mostly painless, pressure on the lumps can be painful. A touch on the lumps puts pressure on the nearby nerve and leads to extreme pain or a tingling sensation.
Risk factors included in the formation of ganglion cysts
Ganglion cysts can form at any age but, most commonly are found in women between the ages of twenty to forty. People suffering from osteoarthritis have more difficulty in walking due to the formation of these lumps.
If your joint has been injured and not taken care of, there is a good risk of ganglion cysts forming there. Ganglion cysts disappear on their own. However, if it does not go away with time, you need to resort to medical advice from Curedit for this.
