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What Causes Painful Lump On Wrist?
I have a lump on my wrist but it only appears if I bend my wrist in a downwards motion. When it does appear I can push this lump and it feels soft and vanishes for a few minutes then it reappears. When I push the lump it feels slightly painful and uncomfortable.
Mon, 12 May 2014
HI.
This is called a ganglion ans is caused by inflammation / reaction to the joint-lining.
By your history this is connected to the wrist.
Many times this may subside on its own.
You can give rest to the wrist for some weeks by crepe bandage or wrist band - not to allow movements at all. This will help to heal it internally.
You can also try anti-inflammatory medicines simultaneously.
You may please consult an Orthopedic Surgeon if these measures fail to heal.
This is called a ganglion ans is caused by inflammation / reaction to the joint-lining.
By your history this is connected to the wrist.
Many times this may subside on its own.
You can give rest to the wrist for some weeks by crepe bandage or wrist band - not to allow movements at all. This will help to heal it internally.
You can also try anti-inflammatory medicines simultaneously.
You may please consult an Orthopedic Surgeon if these measures fail to heal.
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