It hurts... I have had it for a while now, the docs said its nothing to worry about... it did go a few months ago but it came back just a few weeks ago and I can feel it, its on the top of my hand and it hurts.... should i get it surgically removed?
2006-11-16 05:55:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes its best to, although its no guarantee that it wont come back. It will give you relief from the pain ...;
2006-11-16 06:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one on my inner wrist in 1974 and insisted on removal. Now, all these years later I can still feel a nerve pull if I press on the area. The operation didnt do me any good. The ganglion also partially returned. I wish I had listened to all those who told me to leave it alone or hit it with a book. I will never again rush in for an unnecessary surgery.
2006-11-16 06:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got one removed from a knuckle but it came back though not as big or annoying as the first one. The operation was done with a local anaesthetic and I was able to drive home immediately afterwards. There is hardly any scarring and I would only get one removed again if it was a nuisance.
2006-11-17 01:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by leximp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOODNESS! DON'T HIT IT WITH ANYTHING! This is very hipocritical of me, but i'd reccomend you get it surgically removed. I have one on my right wrist and i bump it using my mouse, driving, writing, EVERYTHING! i hate anything to do with doctors and the like, so i've been suffering... but it's so bad i'm now actually considering surgery, too! It will just continue to come back, whether you hit it or not! How painful! You're going to have to get it looked at... My dad had one cut off and hasn't had a problem since - and that was 25 years ago! Sounds like a good idea, huh? =)
2006-11-16 06:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by gunnerdane13 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can either have it surgically removed or drained and then injected with a steroid. My daughters boyfriend was told this last week by his GP. The surgery was recommended as it is more successful than the drainage method.
2006-11-16 07:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get it surgically removed, but I know someone who had this done, & it messed their wrist up. I had one, too, but it came & went, & eventually went away altogether (without slamming it in a book/door, etc.), so be patient & see what happens.
Meantime, wear a bandage (or Tubigrip) round it to ease the pain, & use some pain-relieving gel or cream on it.
2006-11-16 06:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had one for 15 years. I've tried to "wack" it against something several times, with no luck. I also want mine removed-if it's bothering you and you can afford it, then have it removed. Mine is on my wrist, and it hurts me all the time, I can't bend it, or even touch it. I want mine gone.
2006-11-16 06:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by Theresa M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about these ganglions. i had mine for years. as painful as it sounds i wacked mine hard with a book and it instantly went and ive never had it return.it only stung for a minute thats all.
2006-11-16 05:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by xxSHORTYxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only you can answer that...surgery can remove it but it can come back later...it depends how bad the pain is. why not see orthopaed and then decide
2006-11-16 08:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by sanjay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor recommended that I bash it with a book. It worked
2006-11-16 07:17:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋