Ganglion cysts?

i have a knot on my wrist ,went to the cuz i hit it at work.they said it was a ganglion cyst and that the pain would go away cuz i couldn't use my hand for a week.pain is constant,it goes up my arm,wrist, and hand. the other day i noticed another on my knuckle cuz it hurt. i looked on webmd but they didn't answer my question. if anyone else has ever had these, can you tell me what i should do cuz i can't not use my hand. do you think it could be something else. thanx in advance.

Ganglion cysts?
A ganglion cyst is a bundle of nerves forming a small little ball. It can put pressure on other parts around it and have pain or numbness radiate to other body parts. In your case, it sounds as if it is pinching on something in your hand/wrist area causing you to lose movement and have some pain.





There is nothing you can really do about a ganglion on your own. No ice or anything else will really help. You'll need to see a specialist, so you'll need a referral from your regular physician. If you don't have a regular doc, then go to a walk-in clinic and get the referral from them.





Good luck.
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A ganglionic cyst isn't a bundle of nerves. It is a fluid filled sack, usually attached to a tendon or joint. A bunch of nerve cells located together can be called a ganglion but that is not what a ganglionic cyst is.





It may or may not be a ganglionic cyst. You would have to go to a doctor to tell. If it is causing you this much pain and/or growing or multiplying then you should go to the doc in case it isn't a ganglionic cyst.