Pea like lump

RE: Pea like lump

Hi Sheangel

Never heard of a gangolin so can't help you on that one but like you say you really should getthe lump checked out by your doctor. Expect it's nothing to worry about although worth seeing the doctor, I've had no end of lump's and bump's so always get them checked out.

Let us know how you get on

Cis

RE: Pea like lump

Hi Sheangel,

My mum had a gangolin just slighty above her wrist. She has arthritis and her doctor said the gangolin was due to this. It did move a bit but just around that area. I would agree wtih Cis and get your doctor to check it out. It will put your mind at rest and its always best to get any lumps you are not sure of checked out.

Love & blessings,

Rachel

RE: Pea like lump

Hi all,

I have a ganglion below my third finger on my right hand. I never even think about it, it's just there and it never gives me any problems. Here is some info about them.

Wendy x

A ganglion cyst (also known as a bible bump) is a swelling that often appears on or around [link= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint ]joints[/link] and [link= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendon ]tendons[/link] in the hand (or sometimes feet). The size of the [link= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyst ]cyst[/link] can vary over time, often becoming more inflamed if irritated. It is most frequently located around the wrist and on the fingers.

Cause
The exact cause of the formation of ganglion cysts is still unknown but they are thought to be due to a degeneration of the fibrous tissue surrounding joints leading to a cystic structure. 1,2 For this reason, they are often found around joints, especially the wrist joint (the location of 90% of ganglions. 2) They are not due to pockets of the synovium protruding from the joint capsule, a common misconception. They occur most often in the 20–60 age group and are three times more common in females. 1 They are benign but need to be differentiated from more serious conditions. They contain clear fluid similar to [link= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synovial_fluid ]synovial fluid[/link] (a clear, lubricating, viscous fluid found in the synovial cavity of joints).

Effects
They are not generally considered harmful and are normally asymptomatic. Sometimes they may cause limitations of movement and can also cause weakness, pain and paraesthesia (pins and needles) if they press on adjacent nerves.

Treatment
Frequently, the cysts will disappear over time, so in cases of small cysts that do not cause other symptoms, no therapy is necessary.
If a ganglion cyst is symptomatic, it can be managed by [link= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needle_aspiration_biopsy ]aspiration[/link] or [link= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgery ]excision[/link]. Aspiration of the cyst is the simpler method, but cysts will develop again in about 50% of cases. With surgery, the recurrence rate drops to only 5 to 10%; the procedure is simple, and complications rarely develop. Recurrence rates are lower when the hand or finger is immobilized for 1 to 2 weeks. Arthroscopy of the wrist is becoming a viable alternative to open excision of ganglion cysts. During arthroscopy the origin of the cyst can be seen. No immobilization is needed after arthroscopy.

Traditional method
One traditional method of treating a ganglion cyst was to strike the lump with a large, heavy book, causing the cyst to rupture and drain into the surrounding tissues. Since even the poorest households usually possessed a Bible, that was what they used, which is how ganglion cysts came to be nicknamed "Bible Bumps" or sometimes "Gideon's Disease". This method of treatment is no longer recommended, since patients risk damage to the surrounding area.

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