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Suggest Treatment To Remove Ganglion On Finger
Question: I have a XXXXXXX cyst on my right ring finger what kind of doctor do I need to be rid of this it is getting very painful. My primary sent me to an oropedic I think he sent me for a MRI which I have the film from the test. and he begin to sick a needle in the cyst and drain out the fluid which to me look like blood upon him numbing it he did this 2 times and it kept coming back. My last visit he said he would have to send me to a hand doctor to have it taken off. This doctor said come back one more visit and each time I went he did not even remember my case . So I got frustrated and did not go back. I need to know what type of doctor I nned to see sometimes you have to take matters in your own hands. Thanks
Brief Answer:
otrhopedic
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Ganglions are the most common cysts that occur on the hands. They can be associated with pain in some but in many persons do not cause any symptoms.
If they are not causing any symptoms, treatment consists of simply observing the cyst for any changes.
If they are causing symptoms then the treatment is either to remove the fluid from the cysts, which was done for you or surgical treatment to remove the cyst.
The removal of the cyst is done by an orthopedic doctor. There are some orthopedic doctors who specialise in dealing with the hands but most orthopedic specialists can remove these cysts.
If you are not satisfied with your current orthopedic doctor, you can ask your general physician to refer you to another one who you may make you feel more comfortable.
The removal is normally a simple procedure and they are not usually any complications.
Summary: orthopedic specialist, there are orthopedic specialists who work specifically with hands
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
otrhopedic
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Ganglions are the most common cysts that occur on the hands. They can be associated with pain in some but in many persons do not cause any symptoms.
If they are not causing any symptoms, treatment consists of simply observing the cyst for any changes.
If they are causing symptoms then the treatment is either to remove the fluid from the cysts, which was done for you or surgical treatment to remove the cyst.
The removal of the cyst is done by an orthopedic doctor. There are some orthopedic doctors who specialise in dealing with the hands but most orthopedic specialists can remove these cysts.
If you are not satisfied with your current orthopedic doctor, you can ask your general physician to refer you to another one who you may make you feel more comfortable.
The removal is normally a simple procedure and they are not usually any complications.
Summary: orthopedic specialist, there are orthopedic specialists who work specifically with hands
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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