Have you suddenly noticed a lump on your wrist?
It may be something harmless, such as a ganglion cyst, but you shouldn’t try to squeeze, pop, puncture, or drain it yourself before knowing what you’re dealing with.
Ganglion cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that often develop around the wrist or hand. They are usually harmless and may disappear without treatment. However, not every wrist lump is a ganglion cyst, so a new or concerning lump deserves proper evaluation.
Here are five important things to know before you touch that bump.
SLIDE 1 | Have You Noticed a Lump on Your Wrist?
STOP! Don’t squeeze or try to “pop” it.
A smooth lump on the wrist may be a ganglion cyst, which is a fluid-filled swelling that commonly develops near a joint or tendon.
Ganglion cysts are especially common on the back of the wrist, although they can also occur on
