I suspect that's what I have on the lower side of my middle finger near the knuckle. Possibly from repetitive mouse clicking.
What worries me is that the cyst is dark in color (bluish) rather than clear, and my knuckle hurts like I have arthritis. It has grown noticeably within a week.
Help! I will make a doctors appointment tomorrow, but I'm hoping for some peace of mind in the meantime.
2007-03-12 16:50:19 · 4 answers · asked by Nels 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It's probably bluish because it may have broken a blood vessel and it probably hurts because that is a tight area for it to be in, so it's adding pressure.
Hope that helps you feel better and hope it's nothing! Best wishes!
2007-03-12 16:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does read as if it's a ganglion cyst but I doubt it's from repetitive use of the mouse. The cause is generally unknown but there is a theory that they are due to trauma or an inherit abnormality of the underlying joint. Many cysts (38-58%) can disappear without any treatment at all. But the doctor will probably recommend having it aspirated.
Aspiration includes placing a needle into the cyst, drawing the liquid material out, injecting a steroid compound (anti-inflammatory), and then splinting your wrist to keep it from moving. Studies have shown up to 74% of people are cured after having the fluid drawn out with a needle 1 time.
If you have the fluid drawn out 3 times, your possibility of being cured goes up to 85%, particularly with a cyst on the back of the hand.
If you compare aspiration/injection and surgical removal, in general, cysts return less often after surgery.
2007-03-12 17:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have some aleve or naproxen sodium take two and soak your fingers in ice water it should help reduce the pain and inflammation till you can get it checked.
2007-03-12 17:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
o..k
2007-03-12 16:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by climb_4ever 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋