I was quite worried also when it appear two weeks back. Size of a small red bean. It's at the place where people normally cut their wrist in attempt of suicide. No worries, it's benign and hopefully will disappear over time. Taken from Wikipedia...
A ganglion cyst (also known as a bible bump) is a swelling that often appears on or around joints and tendons in the hand. The exact cause of the formation of ganglion cysts is still unknown but they are thought to be due to a degeneration of the fibrous tissue surrounding joints leading to a cystic structure. They occur most often in the 20–60 age group and are three times more common in females. They are benign but need to be differentiated from more serious conditions. They contain clear fluid similar to synovial fluid (a clear, lubricating, viscous fluid found in the synovial cavity of joints). One traditional method of treating a ganglion cyst was to strike the lump with a large, heavy book. And since even the poorest households usually possessed a Bible, that was what they used, which is how ganglion cysts came to be nicknamed "Bible Bumps" or sometimes "Gideon's Disease." This method of treatment is no longer recommended as patients risk damage to the surrounding area.
Doctor advised me not to use the wrist part so much...hmmm....
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u r right. it's benign. no treatment is needed but if it cause pressure to ur surrounding nerve and give u numbness and pain, do consult ur doctor ya. ;)
hi dear...thanks ya....on treatment now...if it doesn't subside, will see the doc again. can't wait for yoiu to come back, then we can have another reunion....
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