Treating And Managing Ganglion Cysts

Avoid Hitting The Cyst

Regardless of the location of a ganglion cyst, it is crucial to avoid hitting the cyst. If the cyst is accidentally bumped, this could lead to pain, numbness, or tingling, and it might increase recovery time. The risk of hitting a cyst on the wrist, hand, or fingers might be reduced by wearing a wrist brace or another type of splint, and the immobilization provided by these devices could help shrink the cyst too. Although tight bandages are not advised, loosely wrapping the cyst with a bandage could increase the patient's awareness of it and reduce the risk of accidentally hitting it.

Patients with cysts on the wrists or hands need to be especially careful to avoid hitting the cyst when performing activities like typing and other actions that involve repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. Individuals who have cysts on the feet or ankles may be able to reduce their risk of hitting the cyst by wearing socks or comfortable footwear with padding placed around the cyst. If a cyst is accidentally bumped and begins to bleed or have a discharge of pus, patients should see a specialist as soon as possible.