Why You Shouldn’t Pop that Cyst on Your Wrist

From imw May 17, 2022

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A ganglion cyst is a large fluid-filled cyst that forms on joints and is commonly found on wrists. Despite what you may see on social media, popping this type of growth with a needle or thumping it with a big book is the very last thing you want to do. Hand specialist Brad Rockwell, MD, explains what these cysts are, why it’s dangerous to pop them, and the type of doctor you should see for treatment.

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Date Recorded: May 18, 2022
Transcription: Interviewer: So if you've been on social media lately and follow any of those pimple popper videos or whatever, you may have heard of a g
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MetaDescription: A ganglion cyst is a large fluid-filled cyst that forms on joints and is commonly found on wrists. Despite what you may see on social media, popping this type of growth with a needle or thumping it with a big book is the very last thing you want to do. Learn what these cysts are, why it’s dangerous to pop them, and the type of doctor you should see for treatment.
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Why You Shouldn’t Pop that Cyst on Your Wrist

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