What causes a ganglion cyst?

Ganglion cysts are common among people who frequently use computers. Holding the mouse for too long or using incorrect posture may induce ganglion cysts. Women who wear high heels for a long time should also pay attention, because they are at high risk of ganglion cysts.

1. People who are most likely to suffer from ganglion cysts are those who face the computer for a long time, hold the mouse for too long or with incorrect posture, wear high heels for a long time, and are diabetics. Since holding a mouse for a long time can cause damage to the synovial cavity of the hand joints, and wearing high-heeled shoes for a long time can easily cause damage to the patient's foot soft tissue, several types of people are at high risk of tendon ganglion cysts.

2. The tendon ganglion cyst is round in shape. In the early stage, the patient does not have any discomfort symptoms. Some mild symptoms include mild tenderness, soreness and discomfort, which can disappear on their own. If a ganglion cyst occurs in the hand, it may appear on the dorsal or palm side of the wrist. It may be the size of a grain of rice and as hard as cartilage. If a ganglion cyst occurs in the foot, since there are eight tendon sheaths in the foot, the disease can occur in many locations, but the dorsal ganglion cyst is generally more common.

3. Ganglion cysts can cause patients to experience soreness and pain, which may affect the normal activities of the hands and feet. Severe ganglion cysts may also compress the patient's median nerve and induce carpal tunnel syndrome. So be sure to seek treatment in time.

4. There are many methods for the treatment of ganglion cysts. Both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine have many methods. Western medicine has two methods: puncture treatment and surgical treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine has two methods: acupuncture and drug treatment. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Patients need to go to the hospital for an examination to determine which treatment method is better. The doctor will give targeted treatment methods based on the specific condition of the ganglion cyst.