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How Can A Small Swelling On Left Hand Upper Wrist Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 15 Nov 2019

Question: Hello Doctor -
My wife has a small swelling on left hand upper wrist. Kind of a bubble swollen inside nerve which she can press (something inside) without pain. It feels like a air bubble inside a vein or something which once pressed tapers down and again becomes swollen. I have attached few photos for reference.
Kindly help me to understand this more and if I need to do something on this.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgery can help

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Since its compressible, it could be a cyst or a bulging of a vein or lymphatic vessel.

An ultrasound of the swelling and , if needed, a biopsy can help find its origin.

You can consult a surgeon for further followup. A minor surgery will help clear it.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (11 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor for the quick reply.
Just wanted to check with you if you can help me with the division of doctor I should consult with in a hospital. I am at XXXXXXX and need to know if I shall consult a Skin doctor or ortho or something else.

Kindly help me with this and I shall proceed accordingly.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
General surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You will need to visit a general surgeon. He will guide you further about investigations needed and he will perform surgery on it. You can visit any good reputed hospital near your house.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar