A ganglion (gang-glee-uhn) cyst is a fluid-filled lump under the skin. It is often found over a joint or in a tendon in the hand or wrist. A ganglion cyst forms when there is a small tear in the sleeve of thin tissue that covers a joint or tendon. The tissue bulges and forms a sac. Fluid from the joint leaks into the sac and causes swelling.
1. The name of the ganglion cyst changes with its place on the body. If it appears on top of the wrist, it’s a dorsal wrist ganglion cyst. A cyst on the palm side of the wrist is a volar wrist ganglion cyst. Ganglion cysts are most often seen in these two areas. If it’s in the hand, it’s called a retinacular cyst.
2. Children of all ages can get ganglion cysts. They are typically seen in people between the ages of 15 and 40, but they can be seen in very young children as well.
3. Girls are more likely than boys to have ganglion cysts.
4. While ganglion cysts are common, they are usually harmless.
5. Pressure or pain when bending the joint if a cyst is big
6. Discomfort, tingling, or numbness if the cyst is pressing on a nerve
7. Pain is not usually intense if there’s pain at all.
Usually, ganglia are self-limiting; in some cases, aspiration is required. Homeopathy also offers wonderful treatment for such disease conditions.
This patient came at our Balrampur centre and her gangion at wrist got resolved with the transmission of Sulphur 0/1