more noticeable.
However, this does not mean that everyone with a ganglion cyst needs to stop using their wrist.
A healthcare professional can help determine which activities should be modified based on the person’s symptoms.
Ganglion Cyst vs. Other Wrist Lumps
Not every wrist lump is a ganglion cyst.
Other possibilities can include:
- Lipomas
- Arthritis-related swelling
- Tendon problems
- Inflammation
- Injuries
- Other benign growths
- Less commonly, other medical conditions
This is why a new or unusual lump should not automatically be self-diagnosed as a ganglion cyst.
A proper examination is the
