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Is Popping Ganglion Cysts On The Feet Safe?

I have a ganglion cyst on top of my foot my dr gave me acortison shot and I have been soaking twice day in Epsom salt followed by ice packs then roll on frozen bottle and putting on anti inflammatory cream . it is helping some . Shouldn t youe just pop it. it is hard
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

As per your symptoms I would like to keep differential diagnosis of ganglion cyst, rheumatoid arthritis,

Large cyst may need excision.

Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints,

When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27.

I will advise to consult doctor and do clinical examination.
Till time take analgesic and physiotherapy like ultrasound or tens.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. 

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Is Popping Ganglion Cysts On The Feet Safe?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your symptoms I would like to keep differential diagnosis of ganglion cyst, rheumatoid arthritis, Large cyst may need excision. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27. I will advise to consult doctor and do clinical examination. Till time take analgesic and physiotherapy like ultrasound or tens. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.  Wishing you good health. Take care