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Suggest Remedy For Cyst On My Forefinger
I have a cyst on my forefinger that refuses to go away. It will become very large and painful then it will burst open and a jelly like substance will leak out and the pain will dissipate and the site will scab over for a short while then the cycle will start again. I also have two arthritis bump at the same joint. Ia the cyst related to the arthritis in my finger and what if anything can be done about the cyst?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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A cyst is a sac that can repeatedly collect fluids which may or may subsequently become infected or painful.
The only permanent cure for a cyst is removal, once it is present it will continue to recollect.
You can speak to your doctor about this option.
He or she would either do it in office or refer you to an orthopedic doctor.
I hope this helps
A cyst is a sac that can repeatedly collect fluids which may or may subsequently become infected or painful.
The only permanent cure for a cyst is removal, once it is present it will continue to recollect.
You can speak to your doctor about this option.
He or she would either do it in office or refer you to an orthopedic doctor.
I hope this helps
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